The Gate of the Mysterious Realm

Summary

Shi Mu meets Wang Ying, who reveals his past as a sorcerer and discusses the presence of an evil spirit in their town that has been draining villagers' blood. Wang Ying requests Shi Mu's help in identifying the spirit, explaining that it is a unique type of undead that can possess people. He recounts the history of the Xi Xia Gu Guo and the Ming Yue Sect, detailing a conflict with the Tong Tian Xian Jiao that led to an influx of undead creatures in the region. Shi Mu learns about the town's remote location and declines Wang Ying's invitation to stay, heading to an inn instead. That night, he senses a death aura around a local young man, Tian Song, and discovers that an old farmer nearby is possessed. Shi Mu captures the spirit and interrogates it, revealing his intent to confront Wang Ying. Upon entering Wang Ying's home, Shi Mu is ambushed and trapped by Wang Ying, who seeks to sacrifice him to gain power.

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