As the purification of the strange energy continued, the power of the curse mark left by the demon grew weaker and weaker. If the current trend continued, the power of the demonic curse mark would probably be eliminated soon.

Xiao Mu felt a bit relieved.

Suddenly...

Boom!

"Hehe!"

The power of the demonic curse mark, which was absorbed by the strange energy, suddenly exploded. Accompanied by a gloomy sneer, a terrifying and hideous demon face appeared between Xiao Mu and Extreme Night.

"Humph!"

The demon face moved its lips slightly, suddenly letting out a cold snort.

A green brilliance shot out from its mouth, striking Extreme Night like lightning.

"Pfft!"

Extreme Night was sent flying backward like she had been hit by an ancient giant elephant. In mid-air, she spat out a mouthful of fresh blood.

Seeing this, Xiao Mu was shocked on the spot.

The voice of this demon face was exactly the same as that of the Real Realm demon, as if it was an incarnation of the real demon.

"Dare to break my curse seal, you're seeking your own death!"

The demon face, hideous in expression, stared sinisterly at Extreme Night, then suddenly opened its mouth again.

Its mouth eerily widened, as if capable of swallowing the heavens and earth, transformed into a giant mouth and attempted to swallow Extreme Night in one gulp.

"If you were really here or had descended through an avatar, perhaps I might fear you a bit, but you're just a residual energy. Are you expecting me to fear you?"

Extreme Night's expression was cold, she stared coolly at the demon face and suddenly gripped her hand.

Numberless stars fell from the sky, as if attracted to her, surged towards Extreme Night's hands.

Her hands suddenly shone brightly, as if she was holding two suns in her palms.

"Striking!"

Extreme Night swung both hands at the same time, two blinding beams of light, like shooting stars, were fiercely hurled towards the giant mouth.

"Hehe!"

With that creepy laugh, the giant mouth suddenly closed, biting down towards the shooting stars.

Boom!

The two energies collided in mid-air, giving rise to terrifying shock waves. The sky-high energy spread in all directions.

Xiao Mu was hit by the remaining shock, and he couldn't help but fly backward. Fortunately, he took out the Door-God Painting in time and wrapped it around himself. Using the painting to block the remaining energy, he avoided getting hurt.

As if its energy was exhausted, the demon face disappeared.

After sustaining that hit, Extreme Night was sent flying backwards again, spurting out several mouthfuls of fresh blood.

Meanwhile, Xiao Mu felt a chill over his body. The power of the demonic curse mark abruptly broke through the purifying power of the Jade Lotus, and returned to his body, making him stiffen.

"The Real Realm demon's strength is so overwhelming that just a little residual energy can harm me!"

Extreme Night wiped off the blood from her lips, her expression became grave.

"However, rest assured, there is a way to remove the power of the demonic curse mark."

After saying that, she formed seals with both hands, sending wave after wave of energy into Xiao Mu's body.

The special power of the Jade Lotus reappeared again. Under Extreme Night's guidance, it formed an array again, and the power of the demonic curse mark was absorbed once more, as if it was sealed.

Xiao Mu could even distinctly feel that the residual energy of the Jade Lotus seemed to form an array of some sort, sealing the power of the demonic curse mark inside his psyche.

"Pfft!"

With each hand seal, Extreme Night violently spat out fresh blood.

This special sealing array greatly exhausted her energy.

When the sealing was complete a few minutes later, Extreme Night was totally drained. She slowly sat down, took out the Energy Fruits, and ate them one after another. It was only after she had eaten more than ten fruits that she stopped.

"Commander Extreme Night, are you alright?"

Xiao Mu asked, wearing a look of concern on his face.

He truly did not expect that despite Extreme Night's strength, she would be heavily injured from sealing the demon's curse mark.

"I'm fine!"

After eating more than a dozen Energy Fruits, Extreme Night's injury improved considerably, but her complexion remained pale.

Looking at Xiao Mu, Extreme Night said solemnly: "Xiao Mu, there is some really bad news that I have to tell you. You need to prepare yourself."

Xiao Mu's heart sank, feeling a bad premonition looming, "Please speak, Commander Extreme Night."

Extreme Night admitted guiltily: "The strength of the Real Realm demon greatly exceeded my expectations."

"Even though I used the power of the Jade Lotus to seal it, it's only temporary. It won't be permanently sealed."

"In at most a half-month to a month's time, the power of the demonic curse mark will break through Jade Lotus and be released again."

"What?"

Xiao Mu was shocked.

Extreme Night didn't completely seal the Demonic Curse Mark. After a fortnight, the Demonic Curse Mark would break through the seal and be released again.

This curse mark is too weak!

Extreme Night said again, "Don't panic. Although the Demonic Curse Mark can break the seal in half a month to a month, there are still ways to remedy it."

Xiao Mu asked, "Is there still a way to fix it?"

"Yes, there is."

Extreme Night nodded, "As far as I know, there is a kind of Yang Ling grass, which can reinforce the seal and enhance the power of the Jade Lotus, completely sealing off the Demonic Curse Mark."

"Yang Ling grass? What's that?"

Xiao Mu slightly frowned.

Extreme Night said, "It's a rare herb that grows specifically in Evil Lands, absorbing evil spirits to grow, and cannot be transplanted. You can ask around in the Miscellaneous Affairs Hall, you should be able to get a lot of information about Yang Ling grass."

"Unfortunately, I'm injured and it won't get better for at least ten to fifteen days. Otherwise, I would personally go on a trip. For now, I have to rely on you."

"Time is limited. I hope you can bring the Yang Ling grass back within half a month, no more than a month at the latest. Otherwise, the power of the Jade Lotus will collapse, and the Demonic Curse Mark will return to your body. If you want it removed again, it will be hundreds of times more difficult."

"Once you get Yang Ling grass, come back to me, and I'll reinforce the seal for you."

"Yang Ling Grass? Can it be bought?"

Xiao Mu asked, frowning.

Extreme Night said, "You can try to buy it. It's best if you can buy it. But, if you manage to buy it, I'm afraid I can't help you before you recover from your injury in ten to fifteen days."

"Anyway, I want to thank Commander Extreme Night for his help."

Xiao Mu bowed to Extreme Night, "I will find the Yang Ling grass as soon as possible. In the meantime, please take good care of your wound, Commander Extreme Night. If there's anything you need help with, please send someone to tell me. Even though I'm weak, I can still offer some assistance."

"Then I shall thank you in advance."

Extreme Night smiled gently, suddenly raising his voice, "Zhu Jin, see our guest out!"

"Mr. Xiao, please follow me."

Zhu Jin entered after pushing the door.

...

Coming out from Extreme Night's cave mansion, Xiao Mu went to his residence first, and he needed to arrange his plan.

He must definitely find the Yang Ling grass. However, before that, he needed to increase his strength.

Eighty energy fruits could almost increase his power to the peak of the mid Tongxuan Realm.

Once he reached the peak state, he could start breaking through.

With the breakthrough, he could go to Commander Yan to get the rewarded breakthrough pill.

With the Breakthrough Pill, it would be much easier to break through the realm.

Moreover, he currently had 151 Energy Points, and with those points, he could perform an important variant upgrade.

With this upgrade, his strength could be further increased.

After he gained more power, it would be more certain to find Yang Ling grass."

"Congratulations Mr. Xiao on your victorious return!"

Seeing Xiao Mu return, Wang Ruoluan and Zhou Ying were both surprised and delighted, and they both greeted him with salutes.

After eating energy fruits given by Xiao Mu, both women had an increase in strength, reaching the late Third Realm.

"Your strength has increased, good."

Xiao Mu nodded, feeling satisfied with their rate of improvement.

There was a knock on the door.

Wang Ruoluan quickly went to open the door.

The person who came was a Qinglin messenger, with a serious expression. He ordered, "Xiao Mu, Commander Yan wants you. Come with me."

"Commander Yan wants to see me?"

Xiao Mu was surprised.

He was planning to rest for a while before going to see Commander Yan and ask for the Breakthrough Pill.

He didn't expect that as soon as he returned home, Commander Yan sent someone to look for him.

He wondered, "What does Commander Yan want from me?"

The Qinglin messenger looked unhappy and impatient. He said, "Ask Commander Yan yourself when you see him."

"Alright."

The Qinglin Messenger's attitude made Xiao Mu uneasy. He secretly guessed what had happened.

After giving instructions to Wang Ruoluan and Zhou Ying, he followed the Qinglin messenger to Commander Yan's cave mansion.

"Xiao Mu greets Commander Yan!"

In the hall, Commander Yan sat high and mighty, as Xiao Mu greeted him with a fist salute.

"Sit down!"

Commander Yan waved at Xiao Mu to sit down, showing a warm smile. He asked, "Xiao Mu, I heard you got a piece of bloodstained sleeve from a True Realm Expert. May I take a look?"

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