Chapter 511

Cold snowflakes drifted down, blanketing everything in a pristine white. In this vast expanse of white, the only vibrant touch was the plum blossoms, adorning the snow and swaying in the wind. The plum blossoms, known for their resilience, emitted a delicate fragrance. Even in this frigid place, they bloomed proudly, exuding their unique elegance and nobility.

Within this plum grove, a graceful figure stood. Dressed in crimson, she stood out strikingly against the pure white world. Her raven-black hair was simply gathered into a bun, secured with a plum blossom hairpin. Her beauty was breathtaking, undiminished even by the biting wind. Her eyes, dark as lacquer, held a hint of ice. She was Murong Xue, the Valley Master of Ghost Doctor Valley.

Murong Xue gazed at the plum blossoms before her, her eyes reflecting a complex emotion. A figure surfaced in her mind: a man in white, elegant and ethereal, like an exiled immortal. He stood beneath a plum tree, smiling gently at her. That smile, like a spring breeze, warmed her heart. Alas, it was all but a fleeting fantasy. A trace of sorrow lingered in Murong Xue's eyes. Her body trembled slightly. She wanted to forget, but found it impossible.

Murong Xue closed her eyes and took a deep breath. When she opened them again, the sorrow had vanished, replaced by an icy coldness. The rules of Ghost Doctor Valley stipulated that all who entered must sever their seven emotions and six desires. Only then could they focus entirely on martial arts and medicine. As the Valley Master of Ghost Doctor Valley, Murong Xue naturally had to lead by example. In her heart, only medicine and martial arts remained. As for love, it was merely transient like passing clouds.

Murong Xue moved through the plum grove. Her movements were light and swift, like a phantom. Her destination was the forbidden area of Ghost Doctor Valley. Within the forbidden area lay the legacy and secrets of Ghost Doctor Valley. The legacy represented the painstaking efforts of successive Valley Masters, and only they were qualified to enter.

Murong Xue arrived outside the forbidden area, her eyes serious as she looked at the stone door before her. The stone door was covered in intricate runes. These runes constituted the protective seals of Ghost Doctor Valley. Murong Xue reached out and lightly touched the stone door. A cold sensation emanated from her fingertips. Her eyes held a thoughtful expression. Only the Valley Master of Ghost Doctor Valley could unlock these seals. And she was precisely that Valley Master.

Murong Xue's fingertips moved across the stone door. One by one, the runes lit up. The seals were being undone. Murong Xue worked quickly. Soon, half of the seals were undone. Just then, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from the stone door. Murong Xue was thrown backward by the force. A trickle of blood seeped from the corner of her mouth. Shock filled Murong Xue's eyes. How could the seals suddenly backlash? She was the Valley Master of Ghost Doctor Valley and knew its seals inside and out. A sense of foreboding rose in Murong Xue's heart.

She reached out again, touching the stone door. This time, no aura erupted. Murong Xue felt a touch of confusion. She tried to unlock the seals again. This time, the seals did not backlash. Murong Xue breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed it was just an accident. Murong Xue continued to unlock the seals. Soon, the seals were completely undone. The stone door slowly opened. A hint of anticipation gleamed in Murong Xue's eyes. She was eager to see what lay within the forbidden area.

Murong Xue stepped forward and entered the forbidden area. Inside, it was pitch black. Murong Xue extended her hand and conjured a burst of spiritual energy. The spiritual energy emitted a faint glow, illuminating the forbidden area. Within the forbidden area stood a massive stone platform. On the platform lay a wooden box. The wooden box was covered in intricate runes. Murong Xue's eyes held a serious expression. This wooden box contained the legacy of Ghost Doctor Valley. Murong Xue reached out and opened the wooden box. Inside the box lay an ancient book. Four large characters, "Ghost Doctor Sacred Scripture," were inscribed on the ancient book. Excitement gleamed in Murong Xue's eyes. The Ghost Doctor Sacred Scripture was the most precious treasure of Ghost Doctor Valley. Mastering it would grant one the power to become a legendary divine physician. Murong Xue reached out and picked up the Ghost Doctor Sacred Scripture.

Just then, a powerful aura suddenly erupted from the ancient book. Murong Xue was once again thrown backward. Again, a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of her mouth. Shock filled Murong Xue's eyes. How could the Ghost Doctor Sacred Scripture suddenly backlash? Could there be something wrong with it? A sense of foreboding rose in Murong Xue's heart. She reached out again, touching the Ghost Doctor Sacred Scripture. This time, no aura erupted. Murong Xue felt a touch of confusion. She tried to pick up the Ghost Doctor Sacred Scripture again. This time, it did not backlash. Murong Xue breathed a sigh of relief. It seemed it was just an accident. Murong Xue picked up the Ghost Doctor Sacred Scripture again.

Just then, a voice suddenly echoed within the forbidden area. "Murong Xue, you're finally here!" Murong Xue's body stiffened. Shock filled her eyes. How could there be someone in the forbidden area? Murong Xue turned around, looking towards the source of the voice. From the depths of the forbidden area, a figure slowly emerged. It was a man in black, with a stern face and a hint of wickedness in his eyes. He was Mo Yuan, the traitor of Ghost Doctor Valley.

Mo Yuan's eyes held a sinister glint. His gaze settled on Murong Xue. "Murong Xue, do you know how long I've waited for you here?" Mo Yuan's voice was hoarse. Murong Xue's eyes turned icy. "Mo Yuan, why are you here?" Mo Yuan's eyes showed a hint of mockery. "Why? For the Ghost Doctor Sacred Scripture, of course!" Mo Yuan stretched out a hand, pointing at the Ghost Doctor Sacred Scripture in Murong Xue's grasp. "Murong Xue, do you know that the Ghost Doctor Sacred Scripture is mine!" Mo Yuan's voice was tinged with excitement. Disdain filled Murong Xue's eyes. "Mo Yuan, the Ghost Doctor Sacred Scripture is the legacy of Ghost Doctor Valley, not something a traitor like you can lay your hands on!" Mo Yuan's eyes turned vicious. "Murong Xue, don't be stubborn and invite trouble!"

Mo Yuan suddenly charged forward. He was incredibly fast. Murong Xue's eyes grew serious. Mo Yuan's strength was formidable. She was no match for him. Murong Xue retreated swiftly. A long sword appeared in her hand. The sword gleamed with a chilling cold light. Murong Xue's swordplay was swift. Her sword, like a flash of lightning, thrust towards Mo Yuan. Disdain filled Mo Yuan's eyes. He reached out and effortlessly caught Murong Xue's long sword. Shock filled Murong Xue's eyes. How could Mo Yuan's strength have become so immense? A powerful aura suddenly erupted from Mo Yuan's hand. Murong Xue was once again sent flying backward. Again, a trickle of blood seeped from the corner of her mouth. Triumph gleamed in Mo Yuan's eyes. "Murong Xue, do you know what I've obtained?" A black bead appeared in Mo Yuan's hand. An evil aura emanated from the black bead. Shock filled Murong Xue's eyes. "It's a Demonic Bead!" The Demonic Bead was the ultimate treasure of the Demonic Path. Mastering it would allow one to become a supreme devil. Triumph gleamed in Mo Yuan's eyes. "Murong Xue, do you know that I used the Demonic Bead to refine the Ghost Doctor Sacred Scripture?" Shock filled Murong Xue's eyes. "What? Refined the Ghost Doctor Sacred Scripture?" Arrogance filled Mo Yuan's eyes. "That's right, I used the Demonic Bead to refine the Ghost Doctor Sacred Scripture. From now on, I am its master!"

Mo Yuan suddenly charged forward. He was incredibly fast. Murong Xue's eyes grew serious. Mo Yuan's strength had grown even greater than before. She was no match for him at all. Despair filled Murong Xue's heart. Was she destined to die here today?

Just then, a voice suddenly echoed in Murong Xue's mind. "Don't be afraid, I'm here!" Murong Xue's body stiffened. Shock filled her eyes. Whose voice was that? Murong Xue turned around, looking towards the source of the voice. From the depths of the forbidden area, a figure slowly emerged. It was a man in white, elegant and ethereal, like an exiled immortal. He was Lin Fan, Murong Xue's senior brother.

A hint of concern flickered in Lin Fan's eyes. His gaze settled on Murong Xue. "Junior sister, are you alright?" Lin Fan's voice was gentle. Excitement gleamed in Murong Xue's eyes. "Senior brother, why are you here?" A touch of guilt showed in Lin Fan's eyes. "I've always been here." Lin Fan's voice was low. Murong Xue's eyes held confusion. "Senior brother, you..."

Just then, a sinister glint appeared in Mo Yuan's eyes. "Lin Fan, you're still alive!" Mo Yuan suddenly charged forward. He was incredibly fast. Lin Fan's eyes turned cold. "Mo Yuan, stop spouting nonsense!" Lin Fan suddenly charged forward. His speed was even greater than Mo Yuan's. Shock filled Mo Yuan's eyes. How could Lin Fan's strength have become so immense? Lin Fan stretched out a hand and effortlessly caught Mo Yuan's long sword. Anger filled Mo Yuan's eyes. He tried to break free, but couldn't. Lin Fan's eyes turned icy. "Mo Yuan, do you confess your crimes?" Disdain filled Mo Yuan's eyes. "Crimes? What crimes have I committed?" A hint of mockery appeared in Lin Fan's eyes. "You colluded with demonic forces and harmed fellow disciples; your crimes are unforgivable!" Mo Yuan's eyes turned vicious. "Lin Fan, stop putting on an act!" Mo Yuan suddenly charged forward. He was incredibly fast. Lin Fan's eyes turned cold. "Since you're so deluded, I will administer heavenly justice!"