In a hidden, quiet spot within the Fierce Evil Cave, the disciples of Ghost King Valley sat together in a circle. Having just fought a battle, they needed a moment to recover.
In such a sinister place, maintaining peak condition at all times was the only way to ensure their safety.
Even while meditating and resting, none of them relaxed their vigilance, constantly scanning their surroundings to guard against a sudden attack by the red evil spirits.
Yang Kai watched, nodding inwardly, and curiously observed Leng Shan. After nearly a year apart, this icy girl seemed to have grown quite a bit.
Leng Shan wasn't the strongest in this group, nor the oldest, yet the command of the entire group fell to her. It was under her coordination and arrangements that they operated so methodically.
Her relatively high status in Ghost King Valley was one reason, but the experience she had honed during their previous training expedition in the mystic land likely played a part as well.
The youth Shen Yi also sat nearby with a friendly smile, looking at Yang Kai with a kindly expression.
He seemed unaware that Yang Kai had killed two elite disciples of Ghost King Valley, nor did he know about the entanglement between Yang Kai and Leng Shan.
"How come you're here?" Yang Kai asked curiously. He truly hadn't expected to run into acquaintances in the Fierce Evil Cave this time.
Although his relationship with Zi Mo had been better than with Leng Shan during their time in the mystic land, the divine sense imprint in Leng Shan's mind meant there was still a faint, one-sided connection between them. Yang Kai could sense her, but she couldn't sense him.
"Of course I can be here," Leng Shan said, a hint of a smile appearing on her usually icy face. "Don't you know what this place is?"
"The Fierce Evil Cave," Yang Kai frowned, then suddenly realized. "The territory of the Yin Ming Ghost King... Ghost King Valley. So your Ghost King Valley is within the Mystic Cloud Evil Ground."
"That's right," Leng Shan nodded indifferently.
Yang Kai was immediately surprised. "Does Ghost King Valley have a connection with the Yin Ming Ghost King?"
"Although both names contain 'Ghost King,' there isn't a significant connection. It's merely part of his domain," Shen Yi interjected with a smile. "It seems Brother Yang doesn't know much about the Mystic Cloud Evil Ground."
"Mm," Yang Kai nodded.
Shen Yi laughed heartily. "No matter! If there's anything you don't understand, just ask me. Since you're a junior sister's lifesaver, you're a friend of my Ghost King Valley, and therefore a friend of mine, Shen Yi. Forgive my boldness, Brother Yang, but where do you hail from?"
"Senior Brother!" Leng Shan called out softly. She knew where Yang Kai's sect was, and it was precisely because she knew that she felt this matter was serious.
Lingxiao Pavilion hadn't been particularly famous before, but after the emergence of the Evil Master, it became known throughout the world. Because of the Evil Master, everyone from Lingxiao Pavilion was now rather unwelcome. This phenomenon wasn't just the case outside; it was the same within the Mystic Cloud Evil Ground!
The Evil Master's emergence had brought war to the Mystic Cloud Evil Ground, something not everyone wished to see.
Sensing Leng Shan's warning, Shen Yi smiled awkwardly and waved his hand. "Forget I asked. Don't mind it, Brother Yang."
He was also curious—what sect was this Yang Kai from that it couldn't even be mentioned?
Yang Kai smiled faintly.
"But how come you're here?" Leng Shan asked curiously. Lingxiao Pavilion was far, far away from here. Coming here must have involved considerable effort.
"I heard there were some interesting things here, so I came to have some fun!"
Shen Yi and Leng Shan stared in unison, then couldn't help but shake their heads with wry smiles.
"You really have guts, coming all the way here alone just to 'have some fun'..." Leng Shan sighed, but she knew of Yang Kai's strength and strangeness, so she wasn't too shocked. Perhaps he really did have the qualifications to come... play around.
"By the way, why are you fighting the red evil spirits? All the ones I encountered along the way were green," Yang Kai voiced his doubt.
"Hahaha." Shen Yi burst out laughing. Only then did he realize Yang Kai had truly come just to play around; otherwise, how could he not have even gathered basic intelligence about the Fierce Evil Cave?
Leng Shan couldn't help but smile, lightly pressing her lips together.
The other Ghost King Valley disciples also looked at Yang Kai with amused expressions.
Yang Kai scratched his head, looking somewhat embarrassed.
"All right," Leng Shan gave a light cough. Shen Yi composed his expression and asked, "Brother Yang, the green evil spirits you met are somewhat different from the red ones just now, right?"
"Mm, the red ones are undoubtedly much stronger."
"Exactly. In the Fierce Evil Cave, the further in you go, the stronger the evil spirits you encounter. Green evil spirits are only found in the outermost areas and are relatively easy to deal with. Red evil spirits are only slightly stronger than green ones and aren't too hard to handle. Further inside, there are purple evil spirits and black evil spirits, each more powerful than the last, and their bodies become increasingly solid. The black evil spirits already possess complete physical forms—existences that even Shenyou Realm experts must avoid. Someone like us can at most target the purple ones. If we run into a black evil spirit, the best option is to run immediately; a moment's carelessness could cost you your life here."
Yang Kai's heart stirred upon hearing this. The purple evil spirits—the Purple Qi Evil Body and Purple Spirit Evil Fire that Le Yu possessed were likely derived from their source.
"So that's how it is!" Yang Kai nodded slightly.
"Moreover, apart from these four types of common evil spirits in the Fierce Evil Cave, Brother Yang, you also need to watch out for a special kind," Shen Yi said. After his impression of Yang Kai improved considerably, he was inclined to befriend him, holding nothing back.
"Oh?" Yang Kai looked at Shen Yi in surprise. Seeing his extremely grave expression, with a hint of worry in his eyes, he couldn't help but ask further. "What evil spirit?"
"The Soul Evil Spirit!" Shen Yi said in a low voice, his tone carrying a warning. "This thing looks the same as the other evil spirits and is extremely hard to tell apart. But if you encounter one, brother, my advice is to run away immediately!"