Survival in the Mist: From a Dilapidated Wooden Hut to a Heavenly Palace in the Clouds

Chapter 338 Summoning Jade Pendant

At the same time, Mo Ming's body began to tremble violently, and a hint of struggle seemed to appear in his scarlet pupils. Li Yuan's face showed a hint of disdain, but the vigilance in his eyes intensified.

"You think you can defy me with your willpower?" Li Yuan sneered, his voice full of mockery. "This body already belongs to me, so obediently succumb!"

However, Mo Ming's will was clearly stronger than Li Yuan had imagined. The dark red mark began to flicker slightly, as if some kind of power was awakening from its depths.

“Li Yuan…” Mo Ming’s voice came from deep within his body, weak yet carrying an undeniable firmness, “You… can’t completely control me!”

Li Yuan's expression changed slightly. He could feel Mo Ming's will fiercely retaliating, trying to regain control of his body. He couldn't help but snort coldly, his fingers forming a hand seal, attempting to suppress Mo Ming with even greater power.

"How foolish," Li Yuan said coldly. "By doing this, you will only cause this body to completely collapse!"

"That's better than letting you succeed!" Mo Ming's voice grew clearer, as if breaking free from the abyss. His will burned like a raging fire, gradually eroding the power of Li Yuan.

Li Yuan's face finally darkened. He hadn't expected Mo Ming's will to be so tenacious, even beginning to threaten his control.

His eyes narrowed slightly, and he said coldly, "Since that's the case, then I'll destroy your consciousness first, and then slowly repair this body!"

Just as Li Yuan was about to make his move, a soft yet powerful light suddenly rose from Song Yufei's direction.

She held a jade pendant that shimmered faintly in her hand. The light emanating from the pendant seemed to contain some kind of sacred power, which slightly forced Li Yuan's aura back.

“This is…” Li Yuan’s gaze fell on the jade pendant, a hint of apprehension flashing in his eyes, “The Spirit Summoning Jade Pendant?”

Song Yufei forced herself to stand up, her face pale, but a glimmer of hope ignited in her eyes. She gritted her teeth, raised the jade pendant high, and chanted an ancient and obscure incantation.

"Mo Ming, don't worry, I will definitely save you!" Song Yufei shouted loudly, and the light of the jade pendant became more and more dazzling, as if it would illuminate the entire space.

Li Yuan's face darkened completely. He could feel the power contained in the light. Although it could not pose a fatal threat to him, it was enough to interfere with his control over Mo Ming's body.

"Damn it!" Li Yuan roared, gathering dark power in his hand once more, attempting to completely annihilate the light.

However, at that very moment, Mo Ming's voice rang out again, this time with a hint of determination and anger in his tone.

"Li Yuan, get out of my body—!"

With this roar, the dark red mark suddenly burst out with dazzling light, and Li Yuan's figure was forcibly shaken out of Mo Ming's body.

His phantom image coalesced in the air, his face filled with anger and resentment.

"Mo Ming!" Song Yufei exclaimed in surprise, and quickly ran towards Mo Ming, who had regained consciousness.

Li Yuan stared coldly at the two of them, his eyes filled with killing intent, but he did not make another move.

His gaze fell on the jade pendant in Song Yufei's hand, and he sneered, "Very well, I'll let you go for now. But, Mo Ming, do you think you can get rid of me? We... will meet again soon."

After speaking, Li Yuan's phantom transformed into a wisp of black mist and dissipated into the air.

Mo Ming collapsed to the ground, panting heavily, his forehead covered in cold sweat. He looked up at Song Yufei, who had run to his side, and managed a weak smile.

"Yufei... thank you..." Mo Ming said weakly.

Song Yufei's eyes were full of heartache. She helped Mo Ming up and said softly, "Don't talk, rest for a while."

Mo Ming nodded, a complex look flashing in his eyes.

Song Yufei helped Mo Ming sit down on a rock nearby. With slightly trembling hands, she took out a bottle of pills from her bosom, poured out one, and held it to his lips.

"Take this quickly, it will temporarily stabilize your injuries." Her voice was low but urgent, her eyes filled with worry.

Mo Ming took the pill, swallowed it with difficulty, and then closed his eyes to regulate his breathing for a moment before his complexion regained some color. He opened his eyes and looked at Song Yufei, his eyes filled with a complex mix of gratitude and pity.

“Yufei…” Mo Ming’s voice was still weak.

Song Yufei shook her head, a determined glint in her eyes. "Don't say anything yet, get some rest."

Mo Ming leaned against the stone wall, his breathing calming down a little.

He looked down at his slightly trembling hands; the dark red mark on his forehead was still faintly hot, but the feeling of being invaded had subsided considerably. He raised his head, his gaze falling on the jade pendant in Song Yufei's hand.

The jade pendant emitted a faint light, a soft light that carried an undeniable majesty, as if it were some ancient and sacred being.

"Yufei..." Mo Ming's voice was low and hoarse, tinged with doubt, "Just now... what exactly was that jade pendant you used?"

Song Yufei looked down at the Spirit Summoning Jade Pendant in her hand, her expression faltering slightly, as if she were lost in some kind of memory.

Her fingers gently stroked the surface of the jade pendant, the smooth touch seemingly carrying a faint warmth.

“This jade pendant…” Song Yufei said softly, her tone tinged with complexity, “I obtained it by chance in the secret realm.”

"A secret realm?" Mo Ming was slightly taken aback, a hint of surprise in his eyes. "Exchange for a secret realm?"

"No, it's a secret place I discovered during my daily explorations."

Song Yufei nodded, a hint of reminiscence appearing in her eyes, and continued, "A month ago, when I went out to train alone, I accidentally discovered a secret realm."

The place was hidden in a desolate valley, its entrance concealed by layers of illusionary arrays. If I hadn't accidentally triggered them, I would never have discovered it.

Upon hearing this, Mo Ming frowned slightly, his tone tinged with doubt: "A secret realm in a desolate valley? What's so special about that place?"

Song Yufei gently stroked the jade pendant in her hand, her tone slow and deliberate: "That secret realm is very ancient. The buildings and patterns inside have an indescribable sense of oppression, as if it was once a place where some powerful force was sealed."

More importantly, the secret realm was permeated with an extremely dense Yin energy, but within this Yin energy, a sacred power constantly suppressed it.

She paused, then continued, "Back then, I explored the secret realm for a long time and discovered an ancient stone platform. On the platform was this jade pendant, surrounded by complex spiritual patterns and formations."

I can sense that those formations seem to be protecting this jade pendant, while also suppressing something deep within the secret realm.

Mo Ming's expression turned serious, and he asked in a low voice, "Deep within the secret realm... what is being suppressed?"