In the night sky, starry with five simple thatched cottages facing the pond, surrounded by lush vegetation and blooming flowers.

At this time, Su Bai and his party followed Meng Ran through the lush vegetation and came to a closed stone gate not far behind the thatched hall.

The stone gate is semicircular, with a radius of about two zhang, and the crack in the middle of the door is blocked by a water-blue light, and dense runes are engraved on the surface of the stone door, these runes are like small tadpoles swimming slowly, so that wisps of faint soul power are emanating from the stone gate, and finally converge into two streams that are like the thickness of ordinary wooden barrels, flowing into the big drum hanging above the stone gate from bottom to top.

"War clouds. Su Bai looked up at the war cloud drum with a diameter of about ten zhang, and his heart was a little shaken, at this time, the black-winged tiger and the white-winged eagle on both sides of Xuanbai were many times larger than the appearance seen in front of the knocking door during the day, one of them spread their wings and leaped, and the other swayed and struck the sky, the surging soul power was stirring, and the two beast souls looked up to the sky and roared, constantly devouring the soul power that gathered towards them.

"Wait here. Meng Ran said to Gu Ze and the others, and then turned his gaze to Su Bai: "You come with me." ”

Su Bai followed Meng Ran to the semicircular stone gate according to his words, feeling the fluctuations of soul power from the battle cloud drum above, and there was a trace of solemnity hidden under Su Bai's calm face.

At this moment, the phoenix soul was bathed in orange flames, spreading its wings and soaring, making an excited light roar over the soul sea, if it weren't for Su Bai's forcible restraint, I'm afraid this phoenix soul would have taken the initiative to release flames to devour the soul power of the war cloud drum.

"Place your right palm on top of the stone door and unleash your soul power. Meng Ran said in a calm tone.

Hearing this, Su Bai put his right palm on the stone gate without hesitation, he didn't even think about what kind of impact this stone gate would have on him, because if the old man surnamed Meng on his side wanted to be unfavorable to himself, he could easily kill himself, there was no need to go to such great lengths.

Next to him, Meng Ran noticed Su Bai's demeanor, and there was a hint of appreciation in his eyes, this son is very human.

I saw that while Su Bai was placing his palm on the stone door, a wisp of orange-red flame erupted from the phoenix soul also passed along Su Bai's right palm.

"Wow!" A blue light flashed through the stone gate, and I saw that the runes on the surface of the stone gate flowed rapidly, sucking up Su Bai's soul flame.

"Zheng!"

Suddenly, a mysterious sound of sword roaring came into Su Bai's soul sea, and at the same time, a shocking picture appeared in the soul sea, and this picture was the real scene inside the stone gate.

I saw that the stone gate was a heaven and earth, between heaven and earth, the spiritual mist was misty, the air was surging, and the endless soul power turned into a rapidly rotating whirlpool, and in the center of these whirlpools, a giant sword as high as a mountain towered.

The giant sword is jet black all over, the edge is faint, and a faint dark green light flickers on its surface, every time this layer of dark green light flashes, the color of the jet-black giant sword will deepen a little, even if the giant sword uses the surrounding soul power to resist the erosion of the green light, but it only slightly slows down the speed of erosion.

"What's going on?" Su Bai's heart moved, only to see the phoenix soul in the center of the soul sea, the moment he saw the scene inside the stone gate, he suddenly became manic, and under this mania there was an infinite longing, mania and desire drove the phoenix to spew flames again and again, but what burned was just an illusory picture.

Just as Su Bai's phoenix soul was wantonly releasing flames in the sea of souls, the giant sword in the stone gate and Lu Mang launched a fierce confrontation.

"Zheng Zheng!" The sword roared and shook the heavens and the earth, the soul power tide was like the sea, the giant sword launched a high sword roar, and in an instant, the heavens and the earth shook, flying sand and stones, and the two violent forces swept everything, and Su Bai's soul power that had not entered the stone gate was also affected, and it was directly destroyed.

"Pedal, pedal, pedal. Su Bai's body trembled violently, and he was forced to take three steps backwards in succession, making the stone path under his feet full of cracks.

"Are you alright? Meng Ran dodged to hold Su Bai's swaying figure, and his deep eyes flashed with bright light.

"Thank you seniors, I'm fine. Su Bai stood firm and thanked Meng Ran.

"Alright... Go back, everybody. Meng Ran said to Gu Ze and his party.

"Uncle Meng, what has happened to the Polarized Soul Array?" Song Haozheng asked tentatively.

"Nothing has changed, although this little guy has a good talent and can trigger the movement of the Battle Cloud Drum, his strength is too weak, and it is not enough to affect the Infinite Soul Array. Meng Ran shook his head and sighed.

"Hmph, a pariah is a pariah, first stirring up the sect with the sound of drums, and then wasting everyone's time. Song Haoran said coldly: "Such a pariah, what's the use of keeping him, it's better to kill him directly." ”

Su Bai's eyebrows flew coldly, this Song Haoran was really bent on putting himself to death.

"Song Haoran, don't you think I don't exist?" Gu Ze stared at Song Haoran, a sharp light flashed in his eyes, and he was still polite, like a scholar, Gu Ze, in an instant, the aura around his body changed suddenly, and a perennial high-ranking aura leaked out, and his confidence and pride were undoubtedly revealed, and he snorted coldly: "What is your identity, is there a place for you to speak?"

"You ......" Song Haoran was furious in his heart, and was about to have a seizure, but was stopped by Song Haozheng's gaze.

"Hehe, why should Senior Brother Gu be angry, Haoran is just telling the truth. Song Haozheng smiled coldly, completely ignoring Gu Ze, the current sect master of the Qingli Sect, and then arched his hand at Meng Ran and said, "Uncle Meng, since there is nothing to do with the Infinite Polarization Soul Array, then we will go first." ”

Meng Ran nodded slightly, he didn't say anything about Song Haozheng's verbal confrontation with Gu Ze, the Qingli Sect Master was weak, and the Song family was in full swing, he saw all of this, but he couldn't care about it, because his task was to protect the sword in the Hidden Cloud Valley, as long as the sword existed, the Qingli Sect would be peaceful.

"Big brother, do you believe the words of the old immortal?" Song Haoran and the two walked out of the valley, and on the way, Song Haoran secretly said to himself.

"Naturally, they don't believe. Song Hao was recalling the scene when Su Bai was shocked back, and a cold light flashed in his eyes: "No matter whether the Polarization Soul Array has changed, that young man named Su Bai can't stay, and our next plan must not make the slightest mistake." ”

"Hmph, let this old immortal live a few more days. The corners of Song Haoran's mouth hooked up a sneer: "As for that untouchable Su Bai, tomorrow's assessment of the third level, just let Huayang make a move, and he will die at that time." ”

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"The Song family is really getting more and more arrogant. Gu Ze stared at the backs of Song Haozheng and the others, his face was a little cold, he had been the sect master in name only these years.

"Uncle Meng, is the Infinite Polarization Soul Array really okay?" Gu Ze looked at Meng Ran with a serious face.

"Don't you believe me, boy? Meng Ran glared at Gu Ze.

"The younger generation is convinced of the teacher's words, but the master recently made a divination, and the hexagram is like a big murderer, and the younger generation does not dare to be careless. Gu Ze said with a solemn expression.

"Big murderer?" Meng Ran frowned slightly, Gu Ze's master is good at divination, although the hexagram is changing from time to time, some things are destined to happen, and the will of heaven is unpredictable: "Go back and tell your master, this Infinite Soul Array exists for a day, and the Song family will not dare to make trouble." ”

"Thank you, Uncle Meng, I will tell the master truthfully. Gu Ze saluted and retired, and when he passed by Su Bai's side, he patted Su Bai on the shoulder and said with a smile: "See you in the assessment tomorrow." ”

"Seniors walk slowly. Su Bai arched his hand and said, tomorrow is the day when the third level of assessment will open, and then there will be big figures from the sect to watch the battle and select disciples among the young people with excellent grades, although Su Bai does not know the true identity of this middle-aged man who has talked to him all the way, but he dares to confront the people of the Song family, and his identity should not be ordinary.

After Gu Ze left, Meng Ran said to Kong Ye next to him: "Senior brother, you can send Su Bai back." ”

"Good. Kong Ye nodded, the inner door of the Qingli Sect was too big, Su Bai couldn't get out of the inner door by himself, Kong Ye brought him over when he came, and he naturally had to be sent by Kong Ye when he went back.

"You... Did you choose him?" Meng Ran looked at Su Bai's figure as he walked away, and muttered softly.

After a stick of incense, Kong Ye took Su Bai to the door of the knock, it was already late at night, the assessment of the second level had been completed, and the participating disciples had already gone back to rest and prepare for the final assessment tomorrow.

"Thank you for sending me off. Su Bai bowed.

Kong Ye bowed slightly, glanced at Su Bai meaningfully, and then the blue light around him flashed, and disappeared in a blink of an eye.

"What secrets are hidden in Hidden Cloud Valley, what is it that makes the soul so longing?" Su Bai stared in the direction of Hidden Cloud Valley, a thoughtful look appeared on his white face: "After the assessment is completed, I have to find a chance to take another look." ”

The moon and stars are sparse, and the night breeze is slightly cool.

Su Bai's body was like a ghost in the dark night, silently passing through the attics to the courtyard where he lived.

"Squeak. Su Bai pushed open the gate of the courtyard, a faint smile was drawn on the corner of his mouth, and he said in a casual tone: "Xiaochen, I'm back." ”

Lu Xiaochen was practicing in the courtyard, and when he saw Su Bai pushing the door in, he put away the exercises and asked with concern, "Then the old man didn't treat you well, did he?"

"No, I don't. Su Bai stretched out his arms slightly, slowly turned around, and said with a light smile: "Isn't it very good for me." ”

"It's okay, I'll tell you......" Lu Xiaochen looked at Su Bai with a look of wanting to say something.

"What's wrong?" Su Bai showed a puzzled look and said in his heart: What's wrong with this guy, it's not usually like this.

"You've got a guest in your room. Lu Xiaochen glanced at the location of Su Bai's room with a strange expression.

"Who?" Su Bai was surprised, who would come to him in the middle of the night.

"Me!" a beautiful voice like the cry of a lark came from Su Bai's room.

"Smack. The door opened gently, and out of it came a girl in a blue brocade dress, with a graceful posture, skin like fat, and a beautiful face.

"Senior Sister Yi. Su Bai's eyes flashed with surprise, and he asked softly, "Why are you here?" ”

"I'm waiting for you. Yi Xin came to Su Bai with light and elegant steps.

"Wait for me?" Su Bai wondered, "Is there something wrong with Senior Sister Yi?"

"Well, yes. Yi Xin's beautiful eyes sparkled, and her face was a little blushing and said: "Do you remember the bet between you and me that day, and now that you have won, say it, what do you want me to do?"

"I want you to ......" Su Bai seemed to deliberately glance at Yi Xin's graceful figure, which made Yi Xinqiao's face even redder, Su Bai shook his head and smiled: "The bet a few days ago was just a joke, even if I win, I can't bear to let my senior sister do other things." ”

"Who did you kid learn from such a flamboyant tongue? Yi Xin glanced at Su Bai and said angrily.

"Originally, I don't know how many lifetimes I have cultivated, but there is such a good senior sister as you. Su Bai smiled.

"You kid is quite poor, okay, I'll go, tomorrow is the final assessment, you should rest early." Yi Xin waved his jade hand and turned to leave.

"Senior Sister Yi walks slowly. Su Bai stared at Yi Xin's figure and said goodbye softly.

"You're going to let her go like this?" When Yi Xin's figure disappeared into the thick night, Lu Xiaochen looked at Su Bai.

"Otherwise, do you want to keep her talking all night?" Su Bai put away his gaze and asked rhetorically.

"Yi Xin waited for you from the evening until the dead of night, during which she fidgeted in your room, always staring in the direction of the inner door from time to time, her eyebrows were full of worry, do you think she is really waiting for you until the middle of the night for a dispensable gambling contract, she wants to see you return safely with her own eyes!" Lu Xiaochen glanced at Su Bai with a look of disdain: "And you don't understand her mind, Su Bai, are you stupid?"

"What are you talking about, I don't understand. Su Bai looked puzzled.

"I think Yi Xin and you are a good match, why don't you try to get along?" Lu Xiaochen said with a very serious expression.

"You are talking nonsense!" Su Bai glanced at Lu Xiaochen: "Do you want me to carry her back to the village to be a daughter-in-law like you?"

"It's okay!" Lu Xiaochen raised his eyebrows, domineering and leaking.

"Huh?" Su Bai raised his eyebrows slightly, his eyes stared at Lu Xiaochen tightly, and said thoughtfully: "You seem to be a little wrong today?"

"Is there one?" Lu Xiaochen's heart suddenly jumped, and he pretended to have an unknown expression on his face.

"Is the moon coming out of the east tonight?" asked Su Bai with a clueless question.

"It's coming out from the west!" Lu Xiaochen was a little confused, not understanding what Su Bai meant.

"Oh?" Su Bai said with interest: "Are you very familiar with Yi Xin, why do you keep talking for her tonight?"

"I'm not familiar, I'm not familiar at all!" Lu Xiaochen waved his hand again and again, and said in a firm tone.

"Don't tell the truth?" Su Bai showed a smiling expression: "I remember that you put a lot of demon beast corpses here with me, or I will lose them?"

"Don't. Lu Xiaochen had a bitter face: "I said that you can't be angry." ”

"Don't be angry. Su Bai smiled slightly.

"I made an exchange with Yi Xin, she told me about Ji Aoxue, and I told her......" Lu Xiaochen told eloquently.

"You sell me!" Su Bai frowned, and swung his fist at Lu Xiaochen.

"Hey... You said not to be angry. Lu Xiaochen hurriedly dodged and said, "It's not an important thing to talk about, why are you so angry." ”

"Yes, for the sake of red face, I even told Yi Xin how many moles I had. Su Bai's eyes flashed with a hint of annoyance, how could this guy say anything, only to see Su Bai roll up his sleeves, and the corners of his mouth outlined a meaningful smile: "Tonight's beautiful scenery, it's better for the two of us brothers to learn martial arts." ”

Before the words fell, Su Bai's spiritual power erupted and fought with Lu Xiaochen.

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