Chapter 346: Forbidden Void (A dedication to Alliance Leader 1651189527222317056)
Chapter 346: Forbidden Void (A dedication to Alliance Leader 1651189527222317056)
“Excellent! ”
Fang Xi applauded in admiration: “As expected of a Core Formation cultivator from a major sect, their combat experience is truly abundant. . . knowing they couldn't get entangled with me within the array. ”
“Still, it can't compare to your Excellency. This Myriad Ghosts Grand Array is not only a third-tier array, its foundation is incredibly solid. . . It actually seems to possess the power of an earth vein, forming a self-contained spatial grand array. Presumably, the source of the array's power is those tens of thousands of living souls, no? ”
Wei Yingfan seemed to have given up on the idea of breaking out. He opened his mouth again, and streaks of golden light appeared. Nine flying sword artifacts, a complete set, emerged before him, poised for action.
His expression turned solemn, knowing he had likely kicked an iron plate this time.
“Before we commence, I must ask one thing. ”
Fang Xi glanced at Bi Old Ghost, then looked at Wei Yingfan, and suddenly bared his teeth in a smile: “May I inquire. . . the esteemed ages of you two? ”
“Well then. . . ”
What the cultivation world feared most was not newly advanced Core Formation cultivators.
After all, such cultivators might not even possess a life-bound artifact, making them mere 'frauds' among their peers!
It was precisely these old Golden Cores, whose lifespans were nearing their limit, who could drag others to the grave at any moment.
And even if they were only early-stage Core Formation, their life-bound artifacts, cultivated over many years, would possess absolutely extraordinary power.
Back then, the old man Tiansha Laoren, the closer he was to his lifespan's end, the less anyone dared to provoke him.
Some major powers often enjoyed employing such high-tier cultivators, whose final, life-staking blow could often take down several Core Formation cultivators or a single genius from opposing forces.
“So that's how it is. . . Then you can die. ”
Fang Xi nodded. The Black Fire Demonic Corpse lunged forward fiercely, with the Yin-Yang Ghost Kings following behind, charging towards Bi Old Ghost.
Such an old and frail one was not worth him expending his lifespan to unleash the Withered Glory Mystic Light.
However, the stronger Wei Yingfan was too young, and Fang Xi couldn't bear to.
“Indeed. . . in the end, I still have to do it myself. ”
Fang Xi stretched lazily, and the aura-concealing secret art of the Withered Glory Chant instantly dissipated.
Subsequently, a terrifying surge of magic power then wantonly spread outwards.
Roar! Roar!
He casually tossed the demonic bead in his hand, and a lion-tiger beast flew out from it. It roared, no longer daring to challenge its master, emitting a kitten-like whimper, before glaring fiercely at the enemy.
“You're already a late-stage Core Formation cultivator? ! ”
Wei Yingfan's face was filled with disbelief, his expression truly changing dramatically, as he bit out each word.
At this moment, Bi Old Ghost was besieged by the Black Fire Demonic Corpse leading two great ghost kings, already struggling to cope.
The lion-tiger beast's addition was like the final straw that broke the camel's back!
The Black Fire Demonic Corpse tore with a large hand, innumerable black demonic flames scorching, and seized a large artifact net in its grip.
The lion-tiger beast roared, and with a flash of wind escape, appeared behind Bi Old Ghost. A single claw strike shattered the man's protective spiritual light.
“Heh heh. . . ”
Amidst the strange laughter, the Yin-Yang Ghost Kings immediately moved forward, seizing the man's body, and with a single tear.
Bi Old Ghost instantly bled where he stood, and was devoured by the two ghost kings.
...
Seeing a mid-stage Core Formation cultivator dismembered by fierce ghosts in an instant, even Wei Yingfan couldn't help but feel his eyelids twitch wildly.
His cultivation was only slightly deeper than Bi Old Ghost's, with no fundamental difference.
It was merely by relying on the profound Dao arts of the Grand Purity Sect that he had been able to suppress Bi Old Ghost all this time.
But this 'Yun Jizi', was he perhaps hiding too deeply?
Not only did he possess two mid-stage Core Formation ghost kings, a third-tier refined corpse, and this lion-tiger beast. . .
But Wei Yingfan no longer had time to think.
After eliminating Bi Old Ghost, Fang Xi fiercely urged his magic incantation.
The lion-tiger beast was the first to let out a roar, transforming into a fierce gust of wind that charged forward.
“Go! ”
Wei Yingfan pointed at his life-bound flying swords, and three artifact flying swords flew out one after another, forming a Three Talents Formation, trapping the lion-tiger beast within.
At this moment, the Black Fire Demonic Corpse also strode forward, step by step, each step seeming to tread upon Wei Yingfan's heart.
The demonic corpse was expressionless, and suddenly opened its maw, from which clumps of black corpse-fire emerged, carrying the might to burn the heavens and extinguish the earth!
The black flames swelled wildly, transforming into a black fire-dragon, brandishing its fangs and claws, its momentum utterly astonishing.
Wei Yingfan gritted his teeth, and chanted a sword incantation.
Another three golden flying swords flew out, merging into a single force in mid-air, and coalescing into a golden greatsword. Ancient patterns emerged upon its surface, emitting golden flames, as it battled the black flame evil-dragon.
Whirring!
Just then, Wei Yingfan suddenly felt a chill down his spine, his hairs practically standing on end.
For a Core Formation cultivator, this was almost an impossible occurrence.
The next moment, the Yin-Yang Ghost Kings appeared directly behind him, their sharp claws tearing down.
Hum!
At the critical moment, the Tai Xu Tower rumbled, emitting a layer of hazy gray light, like a light barrier, shielding Wei Yingfan within.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Wei Yingfan gritted his teeth, and sent out two more golden flying swords, leaving only his last life-bound spirit sword to protect his body. His ten fingers flickered continuously, and streaks of golden sword qi flew out, fiercely battling the Yin-Yang Ghost Kings.
...
“This person. . . their cultivation is quite good. ”
Fang Xi stood with his hands behind his back, observing the battle, and calmly offered a comment.
“Under the combined might of the Yin-Yang Ghost Kings, they could fight an average late-stage Core Formation cultivator. Yet this person could actually hold on. . . Although he hasn't broken through yet, his cultivation has reached the peak of mid-stage Core Formation. . . Moreover, his spells are exquisite, his life-bound artifacts are top-tier, and his defensive Tai Xu Tower is also not bad. ”
“What a pity. . . you've already gone all out, but I haven't even exerted myself yet. ”
Whether it was the last late-stage Core Formation ghost king of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, or the true power of the 'Myriad Ghosts Grand Array', Fang Xi had yet to fully unleash them.
Not to mention, with his late-stage Core Formation cultivation, the Wood-Elemental Divine Light he unleashed could already surpass the artifacts of many Core Formation cultivators.
Therefore, Fang Xi was in no hurry at all. He merely used the grand array to seal off the surroundings, then slowly ground down the man's magic power, and incidentally, also practiced the myriad variations of the Myriad Ghosts Grand Array for himself.
“Roar! Roar! ”
A moment later, the Black Fire Demonic Corpse roared, and both its fists struck out together, smashing heavily onto the golden greatsword.
The golden greatsword instantly developed cracks, and finally let out a mournful cry, transforming back into three small golden swords. They flew all the way back to Wei Yingfan's side, and were absorbed into his body, his face turning slightly pale, evidently, his life-bound artifacts had sustained some damage.
On the other hand, the other Three Talents Sword Array had the lion-tiger beast firmly trapped within, and even appeared to be gaining a significant advantage.
As for Wei Yingfan himself, battling the Yin-Yang Ghost Kings, he was struggling to cope, feeling his own magic power almost half-depleted, he couldn't help but look grim: “Yun Jizi, I'll remember you. Once I break through to late-stage Core Formation. . . no. . . after I form my Nascent Soul, I will surely kill you! ”
He suddenly formed a hand seal, recalling all his golden flying swords, which coiled around him.
The Tai Xu Tower rumbled, and a larger, thicker layer of hazy gray light appeared, shielding him within. Even with the Yin-Yang Ghost Kings and the Black Fire Demonic Corpse attacking furiously, it could hold for a short while.
Seizing this opportune moment, Wei Yingfan gritted his teeth, and took out another jade talisman from his storage bracelet.
The jade talisman had an ancient, rustic appearance, tinged with specks of earthy impregnation, as if it were an ancient relic that had weathered countless years.
At the four corners of the jade talisman, were densely packed runes, while in the center was a silver seal script character, like a bird poised to take flight!
“Hmm? ”
Fang Xi's powerful Divine Consciousness had been continuously observing the enemy's every move on the battlefield, so naturally, he had long noticed this point.
“A third-tier array can seal the void. . . Yet this person still took out this talisman, indicating that it could at least break through the array, or even inflict heavy damage upon me. . . Could it be a fourth-tier talisman? ”
“Indeed, how could a Nascent Soul seed not carry one or two life-saving treasures? ”
“Although from his words, it seems primarily for self-preservation, but I still have to guard against it. . . ”
Fang Xi immediately cast a talisman, leaving a lifelike illusion in his place, while he himself vanished into the dense ghostly mist of the Myriad Ghosts Grand Array.
As long as one remained within the third-tier grand array, and the array wasn't broken, it would be difficult for the array master to be harmed!
The next moment, Wei Yingfan was seen biting the tip of his tongue, spraying a mouthful of his life-bound essence blood onto the jade talisman, actually activating the talisman at the cost of his vital essence!
The jade talisman flew up, and the silver seal script character within it emitted countless rays of light, actually tearing space apart!
“It can actually break through the void seal of a third-tier grand array. . . ”
Fang Xi's pupils contracted slightly, and suddenly thinking of something, he raised his hand and tossed something.
A jade talisman was likewise conjured, it was precisely the incomplete 'Void Jade Talisman'!
As soon as this jade talisman fell into the silver light, it shattered instantly, and a surge of void power erupted. . .
Subsequently. . . it seemed to disrupt the operation of the original ancient talisman, the smooth void power was completely thrown into disarray, and countless silver turbulent currents spilled out. . .
Upon seeing this, not only did Fang Xi himself recoil as if from a viper, but he also continuously commanded the Black Fire Demonic Corpse and his other subordinates to retreat.
“This is void distortion. . . Even if an artifact fell into it, it might very well be directly destroyed. . . ”
“This prodigy used this talisman, likely intended to teleport to safety and preserve his life. . . My incomplete jade talisman might not be useful on its own, but its inherent void power disrupted the opponent's void power, creating a turbulent current. . . If Wei Yingfan still dares to enter, I'd truly admire him. ”
...
“Damn it! ”
As expected, seeing the original void passage transform into a void distortion, Wei Yingfan's slightly smug expression instantly froze on his face, and even a trace of fear appeared: “What kind of talisman is this, to actually be able to block an ancient cultivator's 'Great Teleportation Talisman'? ”
“My self-created 'Forbidden Void Talisman'! ”
Fang Xi laughed heartily, and sent an incantation into the Ten Thousand Souls Banner.
Wooo!
Thousands of living souls roared all around, and a terrifying ghost king appeared, the magic power fluctuations it emitted causing Wei Yingfan's face to turn ashen: “Late-stage Core Formation. . . another late-stage Core Formation, no, I'm filled with resentment! ”
But it was already too late.
Fang Xi shook the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, finally employing the power of the array.
Whoosh! Whoosh!
Streaks of gray light pillars descended, trapping Wei Yingfan within. Then, black chains formed one after another, like steel dragons, coiling around Wei Yingfan!
Crash!
After enduring several waves of attacks, the Tai Xu Tower let out a mournful cry, and actually cracked open directly!
Wei Yingfan's expression changed instantly, wanting to search for Fang Xi's figure, but helplessly finding that living souls surrounded him from all directions. Where was there any trace of Fang Xi?
The Black Fire Demonic Corpse roared, and its iron fists heavily slammed onto Wei Yingfan's protective spiritual light, causing the spiritual light to sway precariously. . .
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