"Thank you for your kind reminder, however, I believe my strength is more than enough to handle the evil ghosts of the Immeasurable Cave. If it's not too much trouble, you only need to point me in the right direction,"

Xiao Mu didn't take Tu Bo's advice seriously.

If he had managed to kill a formidable foe like King Daluo from the Life and Death Sect, why would he worry about a regular Fifth Realm evil ghost?

Unless the Immeasurable Cave evil ghost cultivated the Power of Life and Death or other powerful Secret Arts, it wouldn't pose much of a threat to Xiao Mu.

However, the likelihood of a regular evil ghost cultivating such powers was infinitesimally small, practically zero.

"Ah!"

Tu Bo sighed deeply, looking at Xiao Mu with a gaze full of pity, as if he was close to death, "The ones who came before all thought the same, underestimating the strength of the Immeasurable Cave evil ghost, and in the end, they all died."

"Enough! Enough! Since you are resolute in your choice, I suppose I must escort you there,"

Seeing that he couldn't convince Xiao Mu, Tu Bo reluctantly agreed to accompany him to the Immeasurable Cave after a deep sigh.

His worried expression made it apparent that he was anxious about entering the Immeasurable Cave.

Easily picking up on Tu Bo's subtle change in demeanor, Xiao Mu tried to reassure him. "Tu Bo, if you have things to do, you can just tell me the way. I can enter the Immeasurable Cave alone."

Tu Bo shook his head, stubbornly protesting. "Young man, you misunderstand, I have no pressing matters. Besides, guiding you into the Immeasurable Cave is my duty as its guardian."

"However, my powers are limited. I can guard the Immeasurable Cave, but I may not be able to aid you in battle. Should you encounter danger, my ability to save you is almost nonexistent. Keep that in mind."

Tu Bo's tone was grave, and his demeanor had become more solemn.

Xiao Mu smiled gently in response. "Thank you for your kindness, Tu Bo, but I can save myself. In case there's a danger, you can just leave first."

He didn't take the evil ghosts of the Immeasurable Cave that seriously.

Despite the gravity in Tu Bo's tone, Xiao Mu remained unafraid.

Even if he allowed for the possibility that the Immeasurable Cave evil ghost was much stronger than he could imagine, he was absolutely confident in his ability to escape, having cultivated the Two Forces of Life and Death and the Tai Chi Steps.

"Forget it! Forget it!"

Tu Bo, looking helpless, gazed sorrowfully at Xiao Mu for a moment, as if trying to memorize his features.

Then, suddenly, he reached out. A rectangular wooden piece flew towards him from a distance. It was a black piece of wood, about ten by thirty centimeters in size.

"Young man, you are called Xiao Mu. What does Xiao and Mu refer to?"

Shaking his head at the sight of the black wooden piece in Tu Bo's hand, Xiao Mu replied, "Xiao stands for Little Yuexiao, Mu stands for Water/Wood."

"Little Yuexiao, Water/Wood Mu, Xiao Mu."

Tu Bo swiftly etched Xiao Mu's name on the black wooden piece before tucking it away into his Storage Box. "If you happen to die there, at least there will be something to commemorate you. If you are lucky, and a True Realm master offers mercy, there might even be a chance of bringing you back."

"All right, we can go now."

The black wooden piece that Tu Bo put away was evidently meant to become a Spirit Tablet for Xiao Mu if he died.

Tu Bo didn't completely finish engraving the Spirit Tablet, only carving Xiao Mu's name onto it. It was halfway finished, as Xiao Mu wasn't dead yet.

If someone were to engrave Xiao Mu's Spirit Tablet given his current level of cultivation and his mastery of Power of Life and Death, no matter how far away, he would immediately notice.

I truly don't need a commemoration! I also don't need a Spirit Tablet for the deceased!

Xiao Mu wore a look of exasperation mixed with bemusement.

Tu Bo's excessive solemnity caused him to be more guarded.

It seemed that the evil ghosts of the Immeasurable Cave did possess some skill.

"Follow me!"

Tu Bo led the way, stepping forward into the shadowy path and disappearing.

Xiao Mu, not the least bit surprised, quickly followed. As he stepped into the spot where Tu Bo had vanished, he felt like he was entering another world. The scenery around him changed, and he found himself in a different place.

Desolate! Ruined! Cold! Dark! Lonely! Lifeless!

This place was devoid of any sound or sign of life, filled with shadowy, gray air globules.

What kind of place is this?

Xiao Mu was greatly surprised by the peculiar environment.

"Xiao Mu, it's not too late to turn back now! If you continue, you might encounter danger at any moment, you might lose your life!"

Perhaps sensing Xiao Mu's astonishment, Tu Bo once again urged him to leave.

"No need, let's continue on,"

Xiao Mu shook his head slightly.

He was only surprised by the environment here, he felt no fear.

This place didn't seem like the human world at all, it seemed more like the Underworld and Infernal Courts.

Having cultivated the Power of Life and Death, Xiao Mu had a deeper understanding of the so-called Underworld and Infernal Courts.

Despite being a similar gathering place for Yin Spirits, it was starkly different from the usual evil ghost gathering spots. There was less evil energy, and more Yin Qi.

"All right then."

Tu Bo sighed and continued to lead Xiao Mu onwards.

As he took a step forward, the mud beneath his feet began to churn, rising and supporting his steps. His entire being seemed to merge with the mud, swiftly moving forward.

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