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Chapter 389: Requirements (For ally 'Book Friend 20181126190255504')

Chapter 389: Requirements (For ally 'Book Friend 20181126190255504')

“What do you seek? ”

Fang Xi fell silent for a moment before speaking, "Senior Array Spirit, do you possess the Soul Transformation chapter of the Withered Glory Chant, or perhaps the advanced divine ability inheritance for the Withered Glory Mystic Light?"

“The Soul Transformation chapter of the Withered Glory Chant? I am an Array Spirit; I do not need cultivation methods, so naturally I have none. . . As for the advanced divine ability of the Withered Glory Chant, are you referring to the 'Supreme Pole Star Life-Ending Divine Light'? Of course, I wouldn't know that either. . . "

"Supreme Pole Star Life-Ending Divine Light? !"

Fang Xi murmured, "Having a name for it counts as a clue, at least."

A hint of playfulness flickered in the white deer's eyes. "This Array Spirit also safeguards an Immortal's Treasure. I wonder if you desire it?"

“An Immortal's Treasure, you say? ”

Fang Xi seemed to finally understand what the old ghost had been after all this time.

Fang Xi already possessed the All-Heavens Precious Mirror, so his desire for other Immortal Treasures was far less intense than that of cultivators like the old ghost.

Moreover, if a treasure was useless to him, or unusable for the time being, but brought significant trouble, it would be better to discard it entirely!

After all, as long as he could lie low and survive, he would have a great chance to achieve Soul Transformation and ascend in the future!

No Immortal Treasure could compare to that!

The Array Spirit white deer looked somewhat stunned. "Do you know. . . half of Green Emperor Mountain's calamity back then was due to this Immortal's inherited treasure? This treasure was left behind by the Immortal who passed down the Green Emperor Mountain's Dao Lineage, and it is exceedingly precious. . . The Nascent Soul and Soul Transformation cultivators outside, they risk life and limb to break into the Green Emperor Palace, all for this."

"Everything in this world, if it cannot be used by me, then it is merely refuse!"

Fang Xi let out a hearty laugh.

"Interesting fellow. . . " The white deer's eyes seemed to hold amusement as well. "Then I shall tell you the truth. . . That legendary Immortal Treasure is not here at all!"

"Oh? "

Fang Xi's interest was piqued. "I have a feeling if the old ghost knew this, he'd probably die of anger again."

The white deer stared at him for a few moments, confirming that Fang Xi showed no signs of dejection or vexation, and couldn't help but say, "You truly are a peculiar cultivator. . ."

"Then, Senior, do you know of a method to remove the 'Grievous Soul Lure'?"

“That. . . I do not know either. ”

Fang Xi met the white deer's innocent gaze, surprised that such a useless Array Spirit could exist.

The white deer Array Spirit also looked quite innocent. Its greatest purpose was to assist in controlling the Myriad Transformations Divine Wood Grand Array, which possessed boundless power.

As for recording ancient texts? That was the duty of the Inheritance Elder. . .

Having understood this, Fang Xi was left speechless. "Senior Array Spirit. . . the Myriad Transformations Divine Wood Grand Array is already close to ruin. Doesn't that mean you, too. . ."

"Indeed. . . The Old Ancestor said I was unruly and sealed me here, laying down restrictions so that only those who meet the conditions can arrive and act upon my commands. . ."

The white deer paused, tapping its small hoof, a hint of sorrow in its demeanor. "This is my first time fully awakening, yet I am already on the verge of my great limit. . ."

Even without the white deer saying it, Fang Xi could sense the terrifying pressure emanating from its body gradually receding.

Evidently, this was due to the continuous collapse of the Long Evergreen Park and the Myriad Transformations Divine Wood Grand Array outside.

Array Spirits are born relying on formations; once the grand array is destroyed, they naturally dissipate into the world. . .

What Fang Xi didn't know was that the Green Emperor Palace, which served as the core of the formation, had already been half-destroyed by the void storm!

Meanwhile, at the crossroads.

Dishevelled figures emerged one after another, all of them, surprisingly, Nascent Soul cultivators!

"A void storm has actually invaded the Green Emperor Palace. . . It seems this grotto-heaven is on the verge of destruction."

The Nascent Soul cultivator from the Ice God Palace, appearing as a white-browed youth, revealed a look of exasperation for the first time. "The 'Realm Descent Talisman' and all other realm-breaking methods have failed. I fear we've fallen into a trap. . ."

"A trap set by a Soul Transformation sect. . ."

Upon hearing this, the faces of the other Nascent Soul cultivators showed expressions of immense and complex lingering fear.

"Our top priority is still to unite and find the remnants of Green Emperor Mountain!"

The Thousand Mechanisms Palace Master spoke quickly, "They must know a safe way out. . ."

A Nascent Soul old devil, with a fleshy growth on his head, charged towards the Ten Thousand Steps Cloud Ladder without a word.

Rumble!

A crushing pressure descended upon him, yet he seemed oblivious, roaring instead as scales sprouted from his body and the fleshy growth on his head transformed into grotesque, sharp horns, his aura surging by a large margin.

"This person actually ascended to the Nascent Soul realm through Body Cultivation?"

Watching the Nascent Soul old devil's swift dash, a hint of surprise flashed in the Thousand Mechanisms Palace Master's eyes. Nevertheless, she waved her delicate hand, and two Nascent Soul puppets appeared to her left and right.

She smiled charmingly and performed a somewhat peculiar incantation.

A jade-colored light barrier appeared around the silver-armored figure, astonishingly resisting the Earthly Polar Primordial Magnetism for a moment. It, along with the two-headed eagle, guarded her on either side, seemingly able to share the pressure.

With her long dress fluttering, the woman's speed surprisingly surpassed that of the Nascent Soul old devil.

The white-browed youth and the others jolted, immediately following suit.

At the top of the steps, Fang Xi, clad in a green robe, overlooked the scene with a stern gaze.

"If you don't leave now. . . it'll be too late."

The Array Spirit white deer stood beside Fang Xi, licking its sleek fur. "The Green Emperor Palace is now sealed by void restrictions. Only I can lead people out. . ."

"No rush, let's wait a bit longer. . ."

Fang Xi pointed to the Thousand Mechanisms Palace Master, who was rushing ahead. "Can you handle this Nascent Soul cultivator?"

That's right, he was just that vengeful!

"Barely. . . On the Ten Thousand Steps Cloud Ladder, other cultivators are suppressed, but I can unleash my full power. . ."

The Array Spirit, now somewhat illusory, replied.

"Excellent. Then, Senior Array Spirit, please make your move and slay this woman!"

Fang Xi pointed at the Thousand Mechanisms Palace Master.

The white deer let out a melodious cry, its form flickering before vanishing.

Above the Ten Thousand Steps Cloud Ladder.

The Thousand Mechanisms Palace Master suddenly felt a surge of unease, her Nascent Soul trembling.

Whoosh! Whoosh!

To the side of the Ten Thousand Steps Cloud Ladder, a vast expanse of grey mist dispersed, revealing a white deer several hundred zhang tall!

The white deer let out another cry, its branched antlers on its head hurtling straight towards the Thousand Mechanisms Palace Master!

Upon its antlers, streaks of incredibly verdant divine light bloomed, hundreds and thousands of Taiyi Green Wood Divine Lights surging forth, startling the Nascent Soul old devil so much he turned tail and fled.

"No!"

The Thousand Mechanisms Palace Master's expression changed drastically, and she ordered her two puppets to block in front of her.

Runes flickered across the silver-armored figure, transforming into a massive silver shield.

The two-headed eagle continuously spewed demonic qi, like a thick wall of wind.

The woman, meanwhile, had spiritual runes flashing across her body as she summoned a Spirit Treasure.

The next instant, green light descended!

First was the silver-armored figure; its massive silver shield instantly shattered into pieces, and the puppet itself was cleaved apart, the severed edges incredibly smooth.

Next was the two-headed eagle; a streak of green light, like a moon blade, sliced across its head.

The puppet's body, comparable to a fourth-order demon beast, was decapitated, its two massive heads falling to the ground.

The Taiyi Green Wood Divine Light consecutively broke through two great Nascent Soul puppets, causing the expressions of the Nascent Soul old monsters behind to change dramatically one after another!

Then. . .

Countless green lights converged, forming a beam that enveloped the Thousand Mechanisms Palace Master.

The battle armor on the Thousand Mechanisms Palace Master's body, carved seemingly from crystal, instantly shattered, and the spiritual runes adorning her body dissipated along with it.

"Explode!"

This woman was also a person of resolute character. Seeing the situation, she immediately formed hand seals, and blood-red patterns appeared all over her body as she resolutely self-detonated her physical form!

Boom!

The Nascent Soul old monster self-detonated her physical body, and dazzling blood-light flickered, blasting open a gap in the green light pillar.

Light flashed.

A Nascent Soul instantly teleported out, bearing the exact likeness of the Thousand Mechanisms Palace Master.

Without a second thought, she intended to continue teleporting backward, returning to the ranks of the other Nascent Soul old monsters, in a move to divert trouble to them.

Just then!

Snap!

A clear sound of a chess piece landing reached the Thousand Mechanisms Palace Master's ears.

A white chess piece appeared from nowhere, striking her Nascent Soul body.

Puff! Puff!

The white chess piece transformed into numerous chains, actually binding the Thousand Mechanisms Palace Master's Nascent Soul.

Though not as formidable as the void chains controlled by the white deer earlier, they astonishingly prevented her from casting her instant teleportation technique!

"No!"

The Thousand Mechanisms Palace Master's small face contorted savagely as she saw a beam of Taiyi Green Wood Divine Light descending from the sky, enveloping her Nascent Soul. . .

...

At the top of the steps.

Fang Xi slowly retrieved the Star-Patterned Chessboard. "This 'Sky-Sealing Talisman,' combined with the Star-Patterned Chessboard, appears to also have the effect of sealing Nascent Soul teleportation. . . Though, for now, it's only been tested on early-stage Nascent Soul specimens."

Not long after, the Array Spirit white deer reappeared beside him, spitting out a storage bag and several large puppet fragments. "I've retrieved this woman's puppets and storage bag for you. . . Would you like me to kill two more?"

Fang Xi looked at the Nascent Soul old monsters who were stuck halfway, daring neither to advance nor retreat. He was slightly tempted, but after thinking it over carefully, he shook his head. "Forget it. . . I won't take that last bit of opportunity!"

Who knew if these Nascent Soul old monsters still had any desperate trump cards?

And the Array Spirit white deer was still continuously weakening. If any accident occurred, it would be detrimental.

Anyway, once the Green Emperor Palace completely collapsed, they would die in the void storm regardless. . .

"Then, for the last matter, is it for me to send you away?"

The white deer gazed at Fang Xi, asking slowly.

Fang Xi gleefully put away the Thousand Mechanisms Palace Master's storage bag and the fourth-order puppets. He looked at the white deer and suddenly sighed. "For the last matter. . . I'll grant you freedom. Though it will be brief, do whatever you wish in these final moments. . ."

As he spoke, he secretly communicated with the All-Heavens Precious Mirror, his External Avatar also maintaining vigilance.

After all, this Array Spirit was clearly not benevolent; it had been sealed by the Green Emperor Mountain's Ancestor, and presumably, some restriction had been placed upon it, forcing it to obediently obey the commands of Green Emperor Mountain's inheritors.

Now that he was releasing the restriction, he didn't know what kind of trouble it might cause.

However, the Array Spirit had shown some goodwill at the beginning, and Fang Xi also wanted to reciprocate in some small way.

In any case, the white deer's aura had already weakened significantly. Even if it turned hostile and attacked him, his External Avatar could withstand it for a moment, giving him enough time to escape. . .

"I. . . can do whatever I wish?"

The white deer paused, then immediately let out a joyful laugh. "Haha. . . I'm free! The thing I want to do most, of course, is. . ."

It suddenly spewed a ball of white light from its mouth, enveloping Fang Xi. . .

...

The moment he was enveloped by the white light, Fang Xi was startled, but then immediately realized it wasn't an attack, but rather a teleportation.

A flash of silver light, and the world spun.

Lush green grass surrounded him, spiritual qi abundant, seemingly a medicinal garden.

The white deer leisurely ambled over to a spiritual herb that resembled a glossy ganoderma.

"My only wish was to taste a bite of 'ganoderma grass' again. . ."

The white deer lowered its head, chewed a mouthful of the ganoderma grass, and looked utterly content. . .