NOVEL WEB Chapter 96: Soul Sea
The world ignited by the brilliance of the Red Dragon returned to dimness.
White Crane True Man let out a long howl, releasing all the Yin Souls nurtured within the Soul-devouring Banner—
A gigantic crimson ripple spread out from inside the Secret Hall!
This ripple enveloped everyone, turning hundreds of feet in all directions into a red sea.
This was Ren Zhong's Great Success Dao Domain, [Soul Sea].
Xie Xuanyi's eyes showed a hint of emotion; this scene felt somewhat familiar...
Ten years ago.
At the North Sea, he was supposed to break through the encirclement.
But this White Ghost's First Disciple, disregarding his life, endured his sword imbued with the Annihilation Dao Realm using the Ten Thousand Souls Formation and the [Soul Sea] Dao Domain.
A slight difference can lead to a significant deviation.
From the perspective of cause and effect.
That sword being blocked... led to Xie Xuanyi's defeat at the North Sea.
Now, [Soul Sea] reappears.
After ten years of arduous cultivation, Ren Zhong's Dao Realm is even more powerful than back then, and he has reached the Perfect Yin God Realm.
"Rumble!!!"
With [Soul Sea] descending, it carried unmatched pressure as it fell upon Chong Kan Great True Master's residual thought.
Great True Master, riding the Red Dragon, raised both hands, trying to lift the [Soul Sea].
If the true self were present.
This [Soul Sea] could be broken with just a wave of the sleeve.
Unfortunately, it's just a strand of residual thought.
Chong Kan Great True Master was instantly pressed to the ground along with that Red Dragon... the black robe continuously burned, countless flames disintegrating from the Dao Domain, yet barely managing to contend with [Soul Sea]. It's not that Chong Kan's residual thought isn't strong enough, but at this moment, Ren Zhong's means were a genuinely desperate technique.
Having cultivated to Ren Zhong's level, reaching the Mountain Peak was just a step away.
One could say under the heavens, except for the Yang God, he was among the strongest.
Such a person, seeking to fight to the death...
As a fellow Yin God, one could only endure.
It's like Wu Zhexian burning Life Soul Qi Blood, launching a desperate attack; even someone as strong as Lu Yuzhen had no effective response but to endure with sheer strength.
With [Soul Sea] empowering the Ten Thousand Souls Formation, boundless red flames ignited.
Ren Zhong's long hair scattered in the wind, wildly dancing.
The long hair was stained red by the blood sea, then slowly turned pale white from the roots...
This strike was at the cost of burning Essence Blood.
"Kill!"
Within the red sea, countless Yin Ghosts launched their final charge.
A wailing arose from the Prince Mansion's camp.
"Prince... save me!"
"Venerable! Help me!!"
The Yin God Venerable, who had luckily escaped, quickly rushed to Xie Zhisu's side, looking at the hellish scene with a complicated expression. He saw the red sea breaking through the Secret Hall's prohibition, spreading quickly, engulfing the entire battlefield. The killing power of the Ten Thousand Souls Formation far exceeded his previous estimation. Under such a massive formation, low-level cultivators faced nothing but death.
Moreover, these cultivators, their souls were devoured by the Soul-devouring Banner before they had a chance to dissipate, turning into fierce ghosts, continuing the battle for Yin Mountain!
"Prince..."
This Yin God gritted his teeth and said, "Shouldn't we retreat first? At this rate, the Prince Mansion cultivators will be wiped out!"
"Retreat?"
Xie Zhisu was high above the Heavenly Peak, and though his Dao Domain was suppressed by the Ten Thousand Souls Formation, it wasn't completely broken.
At this moment, the Black Gold Cloud Robe fluttered, emanating an unassailable majesty.
"In this battle, there is only advance, no retreat!"
Xie Zhisu said expressionlessly, "Today... I want Xie Zhen dead!"
Could he not see that Ren Zhong was burning Essence Blood?
Indeed, the [Soul Sea] Dao Domain at this moment was terrifying.
But how much longer could Ren Zhong hold on?
As long as they endured, Yin Mountain would crumble without attack!
Upon saying this, the Prince Mansion Venerable's expression changed slightly, he gritted his teeth with some hesitation. The Jiangning Prince Mansion had spent a fortune to bring him in to participate in the demon eradication, but no matter how much treasure, how many resources were gained, one needed to live to enjoy them. His Daoist friend, who fought Zhong Sha with him, was already dead.
If this continued...
Would he be the next to die?
Just as he hesitated, a faint sound came from behind him.
With a "bang."
This Prince Mansion Venerable looked back in disbelief, only to see Xie Zhisu's cold, indifferent eyes.
Jiangning King extended his hand, imbued his Dao Domain into it, and suddenly struck, without warning, pushing this Yin God Venerable back into the formation.
The next moment, Dao Domain blaze erupted.
Jiangning King's Divine Soul directly invaded this Prince Mansion cultivator's Purple Mansion, forcibly igniting the latter's Divine Sea.
"...Xie Zhisu?!"
This Yin God Venerable's expression twisted, eyes full of terror.
He crashed into the [Soul Sea].
Countless Ghost Souls rushed over instantly, tearing apart his protective Primordial Energy. The Dao Domain left by Jiangning King on this Yin God Venerable began to burn. This seemingly soft and gentle palm actually contained immense strength. This Yin God Venerable fell from the Heavenly Peak to the ground, like a cannonball, precisely striking the core of the Ten Thousand Souls Formation.
"Sorry. I didn't want it to be this way... However, now I can only ask you to go first."
Xie Zhisu's expression was cold as he formed a hand seal.
Boom!
A Yin God Venerable was forced to self-detonate at the center of the [Soul Sea], the unleashed energy blaze exploded violently, directly tearing and halting the extensive crimson ripple. The White Crane True Man, positioned at the center of the formation, suffered severe backlash, spitting a large mouthful of blood, his face suddenly aged by several years. His expression turned gloomy as he looked at the distant Jiangning King, and his heart filled with infinite ridicule... Who said Da Chu's practitioners were necessarily more upright than those from the South Border?
This Xie Zhisu was clearly more like an evil spirit!
To break through the Ten Thousand Souls Formation... the dedicated Yin God Venerable was killed without hesitation!
What a ruthless Da Chu's Aliased Prince!
"Rumble——"
Ren Zhong gritted his teeth hard, holding the Chong Kan Great True Master's residual thought with the Ten Thousand Souls Formation, stalemated for only tens of breaths. But the phantom image of the red dragon had already been erased by seventy to eighty percent, the fluttering black robe only left with faint brilliance, if persisted a moment longer, Chong Kan's residual thought would be completely obliterated.
It's just...
He's already nearing his limit now.
Using the [Soul Sea] Dao Domain to burn Essence Blood was the last desperate measure!
The surname Xie was cunning and scheming.
Within this round of battle, only Xie Zhisu remained relatively "unscathed," with Chong Kan's residual thought bearing [Soul Sea]'s domain, and the Prince Mansion cultivators enduring the attacks from Yin Mountain.
"Daoist Ren."
Just then, Jiangning King's voice transmission suddenly sounded.
This transmission was addressed only to Ren Zhong.
"In this vast Secret Tomb with endless providence... why must it end in life and death?"
Xie Zhisu spoke calmly, "If I guessed correctly, the treasures in the Secret Hall have already been taken by you. There's still more to be found in the Secret Tomb, and with your abilities, you're bound to seize more creations... but you have to be alive first."
"What are you trying to say?"
Ren Zhong sneered.
He did not believe that the man with the surname Xie would be so kind, and with his trump cards all revealed on his side, could Xie Zhisu really remain at ease?
This Chong Kan's residual thought, summoning once, would likely consume a lot of Divine Soul too.
Xie Zhisu must also be holding on!
"How about we both take a step back."
Jiangning King hesitated for a moment before speaking in a low voice, "If you are willing to withdraw the 'Ten Thousand Souls Formation', I'll withdraw the 'Red Dragon.' The road is wide, we each walk one side."
Ren Zhong still sneered, "It's almost over, what's the point of saying this now?"
Both sides had paid a bloody price in this battle.
In a moment longer, victory or defeat would be determined!
"If this continues, don't you think your Essence Blood will be the first to burn out?"
Xie Zhisu said softly, "Don't forget, this king still has two Death Soldiers."
"..."
Ren Zhong glanced at the nearby Black and White Venerable, falling silent.
That previous Yin God self-detonation had disrupted his plan.
He had been sure of his victory.
At this moment, he became a bit hesitant.
Having allowed the Black and White Venerable to step into the Ten Thousand Souls Formation earlier turned into a hidden risk...
"What do you want?"
Ren Zhong gritted his teeth and asked hoarsely.
"Simple."
Xie Zhisu said indifferently, "You hand over Xie Zhen. I'll let you go."