C233 Heaven Palace Seal!

The Profound Sky Sect of the Heavenly Source Continent is a miracle renowned throughout the vast Boundless Land.

Perched within the Nine Heavens, it comprises nine palatial structures.

Each palace, as grand as a mountain range, stands in majestic solemnity.

These palaces of the Profound Sky Sect, known also as the Heavenly Palaces, float in the sky, adding to their celestial allure.

Together, the Nine Heavenly Palaces form an extraordinary formation – the Empyrean Array!

This array is the pinnacle of the Seventh Level formations!

Legend has it that each palace within the Empyrean Array contains a seal that serves as the linchpin of the formation, essential for its activation.

These nine seals, known as the Heaven Palace Seals, each correspond to one of the nine palaces.

Regardless of the distance, any disciple of the Profound Sky Sect within the Boundless Land can harness a portion of their respective Heaven Palace's power through the seal they possess.

The extent of power accessible depends on the holder's spiritual realm.

As one of the top three sects on the Heavenly Source Continent, the Profound Sky Sect reserves the full activation of the Empyrean Array for times of all-out war with the Quietus Continent.

In such times, all nine Heaven Palace Seals must be present within their respective palaces.

Otherwise, the seals are kept dispersed.

Each Heaven Palace Seal is of profound significance to the sect. To be entrusted with one, a member must be deeply trusted, possess exceptional abilities, or have made significant contributions to the Profound Sky Sect.

Only then is one deemed worthy of holding a Heaven Palace Seal.

The seal is not only a mark of one's status but also a testament to their power.

For most cultivators in possession of a Heaven Palace Seal, simply presenting it can effortlessly resolve many issues.

This holds true across the Profound Sky Continent, the Heavenly Source Continent, and even in many regions of the Quietus Continent, where the seal's influence is nothing short of miraculous.

In the south of the Quietus Continent, even esteemed institutions like the Medicine God Sect, the Babel Chamber of Commerce, and the Artifact Sect hold the Heavenly Palace Seal in high regard.

The bearers of the seal, representing the Profound Sky Sect, as well as peer institutions like the Sword Sect and the Primordial Yang Sect, were always held in the highest regard.

The seven subordinate sects, along with the myriad empires of the Profound Sky Continent, approached the seal with the utmost caution and respect.

Only the audacious demons and giants from the likes of the Demon Palace and the Demon Palace dared to disregard the Heaven Palace Seal and act with wanton impunity.

Mei Qiurong was previously not a well-known figure on the Heavenly Source Continent, a fact unbeknownst to Kuan Xianyun and others.

Thus, it was beyond their imagination that she possessed the Heaven Palace Seal.

Yet, when the Heaven Palace Seal was revealed and Loong Tianxiao retreated in defeat, with Mei Qiurong standing tall and unchallenged, a realization dawned on everyone in Chilly Wind Valley—Mei Qiurong might not fear the entity within the toxic mists at all.

Because she wielded the Heaven Palace Seal!

With the Heaven Palace Seal in play, who could possibly contend?

"I implore the Master's forgiveness!"

A practitioner from the Kingdom of Driliwyr, transfixed by the sight of the Heaven Palace Seal, suddenly fell to his knees, his head bowed in a silent plea.

In a gesture of humility, he sought Mei Qiurong's pardon for his earlier indecision.

"Master, please, let your grace overlook the faults of the lesser!"

Following his lead, the others who had pledged their loyalty to her, yet hesitated after Yu Yuan's remarks, were thrown into disarray, each more eager than the last to prostrate themselves.

Many among them were not significantly inferior to Mei Qiurong in either cultivation level or combat prowess, and they were considerably older.

But in the presence of the Profound Sky Sect and the Heaven Palace Seal, not a single rebellious thought arose. Instead, they pleaded for Mei Qiurong's mercy with the utmost humility.

Meanwhile, Kuan Xianyun, Jin Fann, and several other onlooking cultivators from the dark path were rendered speechless.

Had it been merely the Profound Sky Sect, they might not have been so intimidated by an obscure practitioner.

But with the emergence of the Heaven Palace Seal, the entire dynamic shifted.

Mei Qiurong, regardless of her previously unremarkable reputation, held the Heaven Palace Seal, and with it, an unquestionably unique standing within the Profound Sky Sect.

Mei Qiurong was a force to be reckoned with, no doubt about it!

Guan Xianyun paused briefly before leaning in to whisper to Jin Fann, "With the Heaven Palace Seal surfacing, let's forget about targeting those Poisoners. And another thing..."

He gestured above, "Even if it breaks free from its shackles, it's unlikely to overpower Mei Qiurong now that she possesses the Heaven Palace Seal. We'd do well to distance ourselves and claim ignorance about the whole affair."

Jin Fann's expression was gloomy as he sighed and nodded in resignation.

They had assumed that with the combined might of three at the Yin God Stage, they could have their way in the Jade Peak Mountain Range.

Especially since Shi Yuxuan, the current leader of the Medicine Sect, was merely in the late phase of the Yin God Stage, putting them on equal footing in terms of power and cultivation.

But who could have predicted such a slew of unforeseen events?

Now, not only had someone from the Profound Sky Sect made a move, but they had also produced a Heaven Palace Seal!

The tide in Chilly Wind Valley had shifted in an instant. It was no longer at the mercy of the miasma cloud; it could no longer act with impunity or maintain complete control.

"Yu Yuan, is it?"

Mei Qiurong's Yin God, which had briefly ceased the rotation of the Profound Whirlpool, now appeared exceedingly calm after revealing the Heaven Palace Seal. "I'm quite intrigued."

Yu Yuan, standing at the mouth of the cave, felt his three souls—of heaven, earth, and man—suddenly restrained.

Yet, there was no sensation of them being on the verge of departure.

From this, he deduced that Mei Qiurong's curiosity was piqued; she wanted to learn something through him.

The Profound Whirlpool was a fearsome force; should his three souls stray into its vortex, they would likely be obliterated in a flash, leaving not a trace behind.

In such a case, every memory etched into his soul would be erased, leaving nothing behind.

Mei Qiurong would then be unable to glean anything further from him.

The Profound Whirlpool was an art of soul destruction, not soul searching.

"I'm curious," Mei Qiurong said, her eyes narrowing as she scrutinized him with her Yin God. "You're clearly at the Spirit Accumulating Stage, so why does your Heavenly Soul exhibit such peculiarities? It doesn't make sense. With your level of cultivation, you shouldn't have been able to endure for this long."

Under the spell of the "Profound Whirlpool," not only those at the Spirit Accumulating Stage but even individuals at the Penetrating Stage should find it unbearable.

The three souls of heaven, earth, and humanity should have been instantly ripped from their skulls and reduced to ashes within the "Profound Whirlpool."

Yet, Yu Yuan had been tenaciously holding on for an extended period.

She, with her unwavering faith in the "Profound Whirlpool," was baffled as to how Yu Yuan, merely at the Spirit Accumulating Stage, was still clinging to life, managing to keep his wits about him, and keeping the three souls tethered within the sea of his soul consciousness.

It defied all logic.

"Boom!"

In the midst of his speech, the Heaven Palace Seal was launched from his hand once more, transforming into an imposing celestial palace above.

"Clang! Clang! Clang!"

Three slender, jade-like bones struck the palace, emitting a sharp clangor as if gold and iron were colliding, sending forth blinding rays of light before swiftly retracting back into the miasma cloud.

Initially, no new bones descended from the heavens.

Concealed within the miasma cloud, it seemed to recognize that another assault with the Heaven Palace Seal wouldn't easily take down Mei Qiurong.

With the Heaven Palace Seal in her possession, the pervasive toxic smog couldn't breach her defenses.

Prompted by Yu Yuan's warning, Mei Qiurong, once deemed his prime target, had suddenly become a formidable challenge.

She was proving to be quite the adversary to vanquish.

"Loong Tianxiao, would you consent to join me in servitude, to become a guest elder of my Profound Sky Sect?"

Mei Qiurong, with her main and heaven souls at the helm, gazed icily at the muscular figure with a dragon's head, "I'm aware of your heritage and history. I thought you had been crushed long ago. To find you still alive was unexpected. Since you're alive, you must have some worth to offer."

The Heaven Palace Seal morphed into a palace and soared towards Loong Tianxiao.

A radiant glow, spanning tens of thousands of feet, burst forth from the palace, bathing Loong Tianxiao in its brilliance.

Chilly Wind Valley was only so vast, and Loong Tianxiao occupied but a small corner of it.

Beneath the Heaven Palace Seal's luminous embrace, Loong Tianxiao's roar echoed as he expanded in size, growing to nearly a hundred meters in length, his golden dragon scales shimmering as if they were tangible.

Loong Tianxiao stood enveloped in the radiant glow of the Heaven Palace Seal, his face contorted with humiliation as he let out a pained howl.

He clenched his teeth, refusing to utter a sound, as he bore the agony that wracked his soul.

"I'm asking you a question!"

Elsewhere, Mei Qiurong was adeptly handling two tasks at once. Using her Yin God, she confronted Yu Yuan, "By what means did you refine your Heavenly Soul? Without its peculiar nature, my sect's Profound Sky Whirlpool would have claimed your life time and again."

"The refinement of the Heavenly Soul..."

A flicker crossed Yu Yuan's brow as he suddenly recalled the Soul Forging Technique he had been practicing. He also remembered that ever since his escape from the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area, he could continue to cultivate the Soul Forging Technique with focused contemplation.

Moreover, he sensed a subtle connection with the four ancient black characters beneath the Soul Transformation Pool.

The Profound Sky Sect's Profound Whirlpool had failed to extract his three souls—earthly, human, and heavenly—precisely because of the unique and formidable nature of his Heavenly Soul. It appeared to counteract the whirlpool's pull, preserving the clarity of his spiritual intellect.

In a way, his Heavenly Soul seemed to exert a measure of control over the Profound Sky Whirlpool.

The Soul Forging Technique was a legacy of the Divine Soul Sect, which, before its downfall, had been one of the four major sects renowned for their mastery of soul arts in the Boundless Land. The Soul Transformation Pool was a creation of the Divine Soul Sect!

A spark of realization shot through Yu Yuan's mind.

Taking a deep breath, he set aside all distractions and began to practice the Soul Forging Technique, attuning himself to the Soul Transformation Pool.

In an instant, a mysterious and profound link formed between him and the four ancient black characters!

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