C148 Heaven Sealing Soul Transformation Formation

Yu Yuan was indifferent to Lin Zhuyun's fate.

Yet, Yu Feifei, having traveled with him, had developed a genuine bond of siblinghood with Lin Zhuyun.

The Earth Demon White Ghost, hovering in the void, held each of them captive. He was curious about what the White Ghost intended for him to do.

How could he orchestrate a mutual demise for the Sky Shocking Emperor and the Green Incubus?

"Descend upon the bronze monument and harness the forbidden power to bind it. Transport it to the Soul Transformation Pool. Once the monument enters the pool, all its inscriptions will be purified," the White Ghost instructed, his knowledge of this realm's secrets profound. "If you desire stability for this world, heed my words."

"The Soul Transformation Pool?" Yu Yuan's brow furrowed in confusion.

"You're unaware?" the White Ghost asked, puzzled.

With a huff, Yu Yuan retorted, "All I know is that the Fourth Upper Sect is the guardian of this forbidden land!"

"The Fourth Upper Sect?"

"What Fourth Upper Sect?"

Qin Yun, Lee Yuchan, and Lee Yu exchanged bewildered looks.

The White Ghost gave them a glance. "On the Heavenly Source Continent, aside from the Profound Sky Sect, the Primordial Yang Sect, and the Sword Sect, there once existed the Divine Soul Sect. They crafted the 'Heaven Sealing Soul Transformation Formation,' a powerful array capable of imprisoning all Alien Soul Evil Spirits within this world."

"The heart of this formation, its very source of power, is the Soul Transformation Pool."

"Recently, this forbidden area has been plagued by disturbances, with numerous Alien Soul Evil Spirits emerging due to issues with the Soul Transformation Pool."

"Resolve the pool's troubles, and the Heaven Sealing Soul Transformation Formation will regain its stability, forcing entities like the Sky Shocking Emperor and the Green Incubus back into dormancy."

The White Ghost offered a succinct explanation.

Yet, Qin Yun and Lee Yuchan were profoundly shaken by his revelation.

They were hearing of the Fourth Upper Sect and the Divine Soul Sect for the first time. The Fallen Moon Forbidden Area, to their knowledge, held no such terrors.

The sudden emergence of the 'Heaven Sealing Soul Transformation Formation' and ancient beings like the Sky Shocking Emperor and the Green Incubus struggling to escape their eternal bonds filled them with dread.

"Do you mean that if the bronze monument merges with the Soul Transformation Pool, the forbidden area will be restored to its former state?" Yu Yuan inquired with a hint of wonder.

"The issue with the Soul Transformation Pool stems from the fact that, over millions of years, the soul energy sustaining the Heaven Sealing Soul Transformation Formation has nearly been depleted," the White Ghost clarified. "The obliteration of the Divine Soul Sect led to the fusion of numerous strong souls into the Soul Transformation Pool, which is why it has operated for so long."

"Now, the souls of the Divine Soul Sect's experts are almost completely consumed within the Soul Transformation Pool."

"Without fresh, powerful souls, the Soul Transformation Pool will slowly run dry. When that happens, the formation will be riddled with faults and will ultimately fail. That's when the sealed Alien Soul Evil Spirits will break free in succession."

"I instructed you to cast the bronze monument into the Soul Transformation Pool, which will then activate on its own."

"The clash between Hantian and Green Incubus within the monument, regardless of the outcome, will release soul power and energy that will be absorbed by the Soul Transformation Pool."

"Once they both become part of the Soul Transformation Pool, it will be re-energized with soul energy, enabling it to function for at least another five hundred years."

"For those five hundred years, the Heaven Sealing Soul Transformation Formation will remain unshakably stable, without a single hitch."

"After five hundred years, when the Soul Transformation Pool dries up again, that will be a different matter," the White Ghost elucidated to Yu Yuan.

Yu Yuan paused, then abruptly asked, "If that's true, what about you?"

"Me?" The White Ghost initially seemed puzzled, then chuckled as realization dawned. "Are you asking if I, too, will be bound by the Heaven Sealing Soul Transformation Formation once Hantian and Green Incubus's souls are integrated into the Soul Transformation Pool?"

"I'm curious about how you stand to gain from all this," Yu Yuan pressed.

"Firstly, I'm not as formidable as Hantian or Green Incubus. Whichever one emerges victorious and absorbs the other will see their power surge," the White Ghost earnestly explained. "The victor will then set their sights on me. No matter where I hide, the one who grows stronger will undoubtedly be able to track me down."

"So, once a victor emerges, the winner will obliterate and assimilate me. Then, they'll move on to challenge other formidable Alien Soul Evil Spirits."

"I have no desire to vanish, so I must act before their soul battle concludes."

"When you bring the bronze monument into the Soul Transformation Pool, the moment it begins to refine the monument, the forbidden area will loosen slightly. At that time, I'll abandon your sister and your fiancée and break free from the constraints of this realm at top speed, returning to my place of origin."

"By the time the Soul Transformation Pool has absorbed both Hantian and the Green Incubus, resealing the world, I'll be long gone."

"Then, as the world resets to its original state, you'll be able to make a safe exit. Isn't that a win-win for everyone?"

If his proposed plan could be executed smoothly, it seemed everyone would be content.

Yet, Yu Yuan, Qin Yun, and Lee Yuchan found him untrustworthy.

Devils are known for their cruelty and bloodlust, and the Earth Demon for his cunning and heartlessness—such is the reputation they hold among the creatures of this world.

Take the White Ghost, for instance, an Earth Demon brimming with malevolent plots. To ally with him could lead to being utterly consumed, leaving nothing behind.

His words were met with skepticism by all.

"Fine! I'll follow your plan!"

Yu Yuan communicated with the sword soul using his soul intent to express his decision.

"Whoosh! Slash!"

The chains and vines that had ensnared him suddenly released their grip, allowing him to plummet down to the bronze monument.

He landed with a thunderous crash, standing atop the bronze monument like a mosquito on a massive door.

Upon closer inspection, Yu Yuan noticed the bronze monument beneath his feet was alive with an unending flow of dim light, with myriad inscriptions flickering in and out of sight.

Attempting to connect with it through his consciousness, his mind was jolted.

Within the bronze monument, he sensed a tumultuous clash of soul forces, as if billions of soul thoughts were generating intricate and profound techniques every second, vying for dominance.

The wills of the Sky Shocking Emperor and the Green Incubus pervaded every inch of the monument, their battle fierce and unyielding, at its most critical juncture.

It was as if they had no capacity to be distracted by the world outside.

After Yu Yuan relinquished his physical form and infused his refined essence, blood, and soul into the bronze monument, it became even more unyielding. Both the Sky Shocking Emperor and the Green Incubus were convinced that not even the cascading waterfall's lightning nor the streaks of sword light could harm the monument or disrupt their combat.

"To the Soul Transformation Pool!"

Yu Yuan settled down, sharpening his focus as he once again reached out to his sword soul.

He then observed the chains and vines, crafted from the myriad of runes and secret symbols etched into the crater's walls, entwining themselves around the bronze monument once more.

These chains and vines appeared to be desperately propelling the bronze monument, which had lain buried and unseen in the crater for millennia, finally freeing it from its earthen prison.

The monument, without triggering any further prohibitions, simply hovered above the crater.

The Green Incubus, who should have seized the opportunity to flee and rip through the sky's barrier, was instead locked in a fierce battle to the death with the Sky Shocking Emperor, unable to extricate himself.

Yu Yuan sat in silence, repeatedly sending out his thoughts.

The Heavenly Forbidden Spells seemed to lend divine assistance, pushing the bronze monument into the sky.

"Hehe, lad, you catch on quick," the White Ghost, an Earth Demon, said with a radiant smile. "Good job. Rest assured, if you follow my instructions, I guarantee we'll all leave this forbidden land unscathed."

While speaking, he nonchalantly dropped Yu Feifei to the ground, but kept a firm grip on Lim Zhuyun.

A pale white diamond-shaped mark appeared on Yu Feifei's forehead, emitting a soft white glow. "Your sister will be fine. As long as you comply, she'll turn this misfortune into a blessing."

Clutching the Splitting Soul Staff he had snatched from Yan Lu, he cast a sly glance at Qin Yun and Lee Yuchan, saying, "I'd advise you two to stay out of this."

With those words, he followed the bronze monument, soaring into the air.

Lim Zhuyun, held in his grasp, had a pallid, distraught look on her face.

"..."