Chapter 662: Chapter 454: Merging the Grand Array, Nine Heavens Soul-Devouring Immortal Array

This flame was none other than the Cyan Lotus True Flame, fused with the might of four great fires.

Lin Chang’sheng slowly brought the flame closer to Xiaomu, able to see the fear etched clearly across Xiaomu’s face.

Lin Chang’sheng had no intention of giving him a chance to regret—he directly flicked the Cyan Lotus True Flame onto Xiaomu’s body.

"Ah—"

A blood-curdling scream instantly rang out from Xiaomu.

The power of the Cyan Lotus True Flame was extraordinary; even Xiaomu’s Divine Soul, at a Tribulation Crossing level, continued to dissolve beneath the onslaught of the fiery blaze.

The agony of having your Divine Soul devoured by flames was no less than the torment of your flesh being burned alive.

"I’ll talk! I’ll talk—"

As Xiaomu’s Divine Soul was scorched to his chest, the searing pain finally broke his spirit.

With a flick of his sleeve, Lin Chang’sheng extinguished the Cyan Lotus True Flame.

"Speak!"

Lin Chang’sheng spat coldly.

"Qingyou is actually the younger sister of Empress Qingqiu!"

Xiaomu replied tersely.

Although his words were few, the fact that he answered truthfully was already better than expected.

"Why did you want to hurt Xiaobai?"

Lin Chang’sheng pressed on with his questioning.

"Xiaobai? You mean Empress Qingqiu?"

Xiaomu asked with some bewilderment—this human actually dared to give Empress Qingqiu a nickname, treating her like some kind of pet.

If the Fox Race ever found out Lin Chang’sheng called their former Empress Xiaobai, who knows what they’d do?

They’d probably want to tear Lin Chang’sheng limb from limb.

"Playing dumb? You want to taste the flames again?"

Lin Chang’sheng’s gaze turned icy, making Xiaomu drop any further questions.

"Empress Qingyou coveted the throne—when Empress Qingqiu was at her weakest during her ninth reincarnation, she struck to assassinate her. In the end, she failed—Empress Qingqiu escaped to the Abandoned Land and vanished! We thought Empress Qingqiu could never return to the Immortal Realm, but after just a few years, she came back. That’s when Empress Qingyou sent me to kill her!"

Xiaomu spilled everything he knew.

Only now did Lin Chang’sheng begin to understand some pieces.

So Xiaobai actually had a younger sister. Judging from things, Qingyou now ruled the Fox Race—taking back the throne wasn’t going to be easy.

At the very least, Xiaobai would need to fully recover her strength first.

"That’s all, so... can you let me go now?"

Xiaomu asked tentatively.

"One more thing—where did you learn this Illusion Array?"

Lin Chang’sheng continued his interrogation.

"Uh..."

That made Xiaomu immediately hesitate.

But, facing Lin Chang’sheng’s relentless questioning, Xiaomu didn’t dare hide anything.

"I picked it up while passing through the Demon Sea—killed a few Demon Cultivators and took it from them. This Array can do more than defeat enemies—it can absorb the Power of the Dead Soul to aid cultivation! It’s an evil technique! I advise you not to practice it!"

Xiaomu confessed everything he knew.

This surprised Lin Chang’sheng.

He hadn’t expected the Array could endlessly absorb the Power of the Dead Soul for cultivation?

"Alright, just stand off to the side!"

Lin Chang’sheng ordered Xiaomu to stand nearby, so he could study the Array Technique.

Once he reached Perfection, he might not need Xiaomu’s explanations—he’d instantly gain enlightenment himself.

Void Sacred Origin Technique experience points +1!

Nine Heavens Divine Soul Immortal Array experience points +1!

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With Lin Chang’sheng continuously operating the Void Sacred Origin Technique and observing Divine Soul, the proficiency of his Immortal Techniques and Array Techniques steadily improved.

[Void Sacred Origin Technique—Perfected!]

[Nine Heavens Divine Soul Immortal Array—Perfected!]

Only when dawn broke the next day did Lin Chang’sheng finally push both Immortal Technique and Array Technique to Perfection Realm.

And when Lin Chang’sheng operated the Void Sacred Origin Technique again, his speed of cultivation doubled compared to before.

"Hell yeah!"

Lin Chang’sheng exclaimed in delight.

Before, the speed of cultivating the Void Primordial Technique was already terrifying.

But today, the Void Sacred Origin Technique was twice as fast as before—the pace of his cultivation had become monstrously quick.

Lin Chang’sheng felt that for an Immortal Vein a hundred zhang long, he could refine and absorb all of it in just half a month.

And after perfecting the Nine Heavens Divine Soul Immortal Array, countless insights on array formation cascaded madly into Lin Chang’sheng’s mind.

This made Lin Chang’sheng feel crystal clear about the Array Technique now.

Just as Xiaomu had described, by constantly dragging Divine Souls into the Holy Soul Banner and activating the Array, you could endlessly absorb Power of Divine Soul to nourish yourself.

Not only could it strengthen your fleshly body, it could also substantially increase your longevity.

"This Evil Cultivator technique is wicked, but the effect is undeniable! No wonder so many people take forbidden paths!"

Lin Chang’sheng muttered to himself.

In this world where the weak are trampled by the strong, those with average talent would always be crushed underfoot.

There were really only two ways to rise up—first, stumble upon a tremendous stroke of luck, reshape your foundation, and soar to the heavens.

Second—choose the path of Evil Cultivation, boosting Cultivation quickly in a short period.

The Evil Dao route is a double-edged sword.

The upside: rapid Cultivation. Downside: shortened lifespan.

But Lin Chang’sheng wasn’t into conventional Evil Cultivation—his techniques had nothing to do with Evil Cultivators; he’d lightly practiced Corpse Refining Technique, so his lifespan wouldn’t be affected at all.

The Nine Heavens Soul-Devouring Immortal Array was also easy to set up.

Using the Holy Soul Banner as the Array Plate, pull the target into the Grand Array, then activate the Array to shake them to death.

It’s very hard to break—unless you annihilate all Divine Souls inside, or wait forty-nine days for the Array Power to run out, only then can the Array be broken.

Most Mahayana Cultivators couldn’t last anywhere near that long inside—even Early Tribulation Crossing would struggle.

Inside, you bear relentless Divine Soul attacks—and after Lin Chang’sheng’s fusion, your own Divine Soul would be depleted continuously.

"I should try sucking a Tribulation Crossing expert into the Array another day!"

Lin Chang’sheng mused—if he wanted to test the Array’s strength, he’d throw a Tribulation Crossing cultivator inside and see for himself.

"Time to head back!"

With Immortal Technique and Array Technique both at Perfection, Lin Chang’sheng planned to return to the Divine Pill Pavilion.

Five hundred li was just a few breaths away for Lin Chang’sheng.

When Lin Chang’sheng arrived in Longyang City again, he found it alive with excitement.

The Divine Pill Pavilion especially was thronged with people.

After asking around, Lin Chang’sheng learned that an auction was about to take place—and the Elixirs being auctioned were none other than the Primordial Golden Pills he’d refined himself.

The Divine Pill Pavilion had invited all major sects to participate.

Even members of the Ten Great Immortal Sects were present.

Lin Chang’sheng spotted people from the Celestial Nether Sword Sect, Spirit Mountain, and Immortal Palace among the crowd.

Who knows if there would be any major disturbances at this auction today?

"No way! Y-you actually reached Mahayana Stage?"

Just then, as Lin Chang’sheng stood in shock, a thunderstruck voice sounded behind him. Lin Chang’sheng turned to see a very familiar face—it was Gu Shan.

"It’s just Mahayana Stage!"

Lin Chang’sheng replied indifferently.

Gu Shan was practically blown away—that’s why he’d come searching in the first place; he’d heard about Lin Chang’sheng being besieged by the Nine Great Immortal Sects.

He’d hoped Lin Chang’sheng wouldn’t be killed, otherwise he’d have no hope of entering the Immortal Cave Mansion he’d longed for.

Who would have thought, arriving at the Divine Pill Pavilion, he’d find not only was Lin Chang’sheng alive, he’d broken through to the terrifying Mahayana Stage!

In just about one short year, Lin Chang’sheng had made multiple breakthroughs—his cultivation talent was practically monstrous.

"Does this mean... we can finally go to the Sword Immortal Cave Mansion?"

Gu Shan asked, brimming with anticipation.

He’d waited for this day for ages.

Maybe only discovering the Immortal Cave Mansion would give him a chance to break through his bottleneck and reach the Tribulation Crossing Stage.

"Of course, but... not yet!"

Lin Chang’sheng replied.

He’d originally planned to go quietly alone—so he wouldn’t have to share spoils with Gu Shan.

Unexpectedly, the guy sought him out, so bringing him along was fine too.

Now, all Lin Chang’sheng needed was a thought, and he could easily kill Gu Shan.

Hopefully, after finding the Immortal Cave Mansion, Gu Shan would know his place.

The reason Lin Chang’sheng didn’t want to go right away was because he saw people from the Celestial Nether Sword Sect and Spirit Mountain.

If those two sects dared show themselves in front of him, there’s no way he’d let them leave unharmed.

Chances are, their real reason for coming was to kill him.

If that’s the case, he might as well strike first.

Back in his room, Lin Chang’sheng retrieved the Holy Soul Banner and casually waved his hand.