Otherworldly Affairs Office-Chapter 739 Spiritual World (Seeking Subscription)

"Are you sure? Yao Xuefang's soul is currently very unstable, and the thing affecting her is lurking within her soul. Upon entering, we may all be influenced by it," Zuo Huaxian hesitated for a moment before asking.

"If we don't eliminate the hidden danger in her body in this way, we have no other means. Now, while she's just been eroded and still has some physical strength, let's solve the problem swiftly. If we delay for a few more days, her body and mind will suffer greatly; even if we save her later, she will be severely weakened. Just do as I say, and I'll take responsibility if anything happens."

Xie Chujun's words left the others without objections, and everyone immediately sprang into action. Apart from leaving some personnel to maintain the security, individuals including Pei Yan, Ye Ruozai, and others gathered within the space. With the joint effort of Zuo Huaxian and Elders Lin and Yun, everyone collectively entered Yao Xuefang's spiritual world to investigate.

This method was familiar to everyone present. The most recent time it was used was when Pei Yan first entered the investigation office and awakened in the parking lot, wandering beyond the physical realm. At that time, Zuo Huaxian also led the way into his spiritual world, where he had his first confrontation with Mu Fanchen from thousands of miles away. What differs this time from the last is that the caster and subject were much closer, allowing for stronger mental control!

In a display of dazzling lights, Pei Yan merged his primordial energy with Elder Zuo's, feeling his soul slowly pull away from his body. As the light ascended into the air, he could even see himself meditating there. This wondrous feeling didn't last long before he was plunged into a rapidly spinning dark world.

"Everyone, don't run around—your primordial energy is linked to mine. Otherwise, if even one spirit is lost, not only Yao Xuefang but also you will be lost in this world," came Elder Zuo's warning in the darkness. Actively entering the soul world, Pei Yan found he had lost all his formidable means from the outside world. A sense of unease surged within, compelling him to adhere strictly to Elder Zuo's instructions and follow closely with the group, not daring to lag behind.

The darkness deprived Pei Yan of his sense of time and direction. He could feel the team moving forward continuously, yet he didn't know how far or how long they had traveled. Just as the panic in his heart began to spread, a weak glimmer suddenly appeared ahead. Feeling guided by this light, Pei Yan immediately felt invigorated, and the pace of the whole team quickened.

Before long, the entire team passed through the darkness and into the light. Before their eyes could adapt to the light, the sound of raucous shouting hit their ears. Rubbing his eyes to see the surroundings clearly, Pei Yan couldn't help but gape in surprise.

At some unknown point, they found themselves on the spectator seats of a massive circular Beast Fighting Arena. Surrounding them were fans frantically shouting, and as his gaze followed that of the audience into the arena, he saw two figures locked in a deadly struggle. More accurately, it was one person cruelly tormenting the other contestant.

"Look, that's Yao Xuefang!" exclaimed Mei Simiao, the first to regain sight, pointing to a person in the arena. The group looked and indeed saw the woman being cornered against the wall and beaten by a burly man wielding a sledgehammer. She could only muster a thin wall of energy in a feeble defense; it was Yao Xuefang herself.

"What's going on? Why is there an arena? And who is that beating Yao?" A series of changes left Pei Yan shocked and unable to react.

"This is Yao Xuefang's spiritual world. Everything before us should be a manifestation of her mind's imagination," Xie Chujun said solemnly, looking at the arena and furrowing his brow, "That man is probably why Yao Xuefang is ill. He invaded Yao Xuefang's soul, suppressed her essence, and caused her mental disorder and murderous tendencies. If we delay any longer and let her soul be further harmed by him, he will completely take over her body, and not even the gods could save her then."

"What are we waiting for? Let's hurry up and save her!" Gu Shenghui said, about to jump down into the arena to rescue her, when Xie Chujun pulled him back and reprimanded, "Why are you acting impulsive like a youth? We've come this far; do you think I'd just watch her be in danger? Now is not the time to rush. Listen to my plan!"

Being pulled back, Gu Shenghui knew that the entire rescue depended on the others. He returned to his team with a hint of frustration and listened to Xie Chujun's instructions. Xie Chujun whispered, "Anyone's soul is strongest within their own body, which is like having the home-field advantage. Yet despite this, Yao Xuefang was still pushed to this extent, proving the invader's strength should not be underestimated. To defeat him, we still need the assistance of a liberated Yao Xuefang. Here's how we will proceed: once we enter the arena, Elder Zuo, Elder Yun, Old Gu, Old Mei, Old Dong, and Lao Liu, your task is to contain that rampaging man and force him away from Yao Xuefang. Meanwhile, Elder Lin and I will seize the opportunity to save Yao Xuefang and help her soul recover quickly before we assist her in subduing the invader."

He then looked towards Pei Yan and the others and said, "You young ones will protect Elder Lin and me. If any unforeseen events occur, you will handle them. Ensure our rescue efforts are not disturbed."

"Understood!" the group responded in unison. Without further delay, as Xie Chujun waved his hand, they all jumped off the arena platform towards their respective targets.

Their actions immediately triggered a chain reaction inside. The cheers from the audience in the stands turned into boos as Gu Shenghui and the others joined forces to attack the unknown invader. After a while, the boos even turned to curses.

Of course, Pei Yan and the others didn't care about the language coming from these imaginary characters. Seeing Elders Zuo and Gu Shenghui pushing the invader further away, Xie Chujun and the others quickly reached Yao Xuefang, seemingly allowing Yao Xuefang, who had been fighting for a long time, to finally sigh in relief and collapse softly.

Xie Chujun rushed forward to support her, letting her slowly sit on the ground. Beside him, Elder Lin, under the watchful eyes of the people, asked with concern, "How are you? What really happened just now to make you end up like this?"

Yao Xuefang looked at Elder Lin, opened her mouth to speak, but found herself too exhausted to utter a word. Seeing her in this miserable state, Xie Chujun and Elder Lin held back further inquiries and focused on restoring her condition first. Without needing to communicate, they sat on either side of her and started healing her.

Meanwhile, a startled exclamation rang out, coming from Zheng Jia Ru who was responsible for guarding. Pointing to the entrance of the arena, he shouted, "Look, something else is coming in!"

Following his voice, Pei Yan saw tigers with variegated stripes lowering their heads and walking slowly into the arena. Circling the edge once without paying any attention to Gu Shenghui and the others entangled with the invader, they then roared towards the sky before collectively pouncing towards Yao Xuefang.