C381 Soul Talisman of Thunder Prison

Lim Hanyu, with his brooding visage, was a sharp contrast to the beaming Yu Yuan.

In the dimly lit hall of the Huang family, after Yu Yuan dispatched Su Yin, he stood resolutely before Lim Hanyu and Van Chaoguan, his spine as straight as a sword plunged into stone, his presence commanding.

Su Yin's lifeless body at his side only accentuated his towering figure.

Threads of sword intent, perceptible only to cultivators at the Penetrating and Yin God Stages, lay dormant in his arms, ready to be unleashed at a moment's notice.

The moment he lunged at Su Yin, the sword intent flaring, both Lim Hanyu and Van Chaoguan sensed its surge.

That's why Van Chaoguan instinctively stepped back, and even under Yu Yuan's imposing manner, Lim Hanyu refrained from reacting immediately.

Recently, with the Cold Yin Sect's aid, Lim Hanyu had ascended from the late Profound Break Stage straight into the Penetrating Stage, awakening his Spiritual Sense.

Now, he cast his Spiritual Sense outward, probing in the direction Yu Yuan had come from.

He was determined to uncover if anyone besides Yu Yuan was lurking outside.

Having witnessed Yu Yuan's prowess, he understood that Yu Yuan was no reckless fighter; his audacity in slaying Su Yin and his composure in their presence suggested a powerful backing.

"Hehe."

Yu Yuan couldn't help but chuckle, sensing Lim Hanyu's subtle movements with his Heavenly Soul and mockingly said, "Father-in-law, I commend your breakthrough to the Penetrating Stage and the awakening of your Spiritual Sense. Yet, a nascent Spiritual Sense can only detect those at or below your own level."

"If someone's cultivation is higher and they mask their aura, how could you possibly perceive them?"

With a wide grin, he burst into laughter again. "Isn't it obvious that if I were to bring allies, their cultivation and prowess would surpass yours?"

Continuing his stride, Yu Yuan nonchalantly bypassed Lim Hanyu and made his way toward Lee Yuchan.

The bound female general's eyebrows lifted, her eyes brightening with anticipation.

Lee Yu inhaled sharply, his gaze fixed intently on Yu Yuan.

Meanwhile, the current head of the Van family, the portly Van Chaoguan, scowled with displeasure, his lips curling into a derisive sneer.

The golden threads binding Lee Yuchan were incredibly potent, capable of restraining both the physical form and the three souls of a Yin God Stage cultivator. How could Yu Yuan possibly undo them?

Van Chaoguan was acutely aware of the golden threads' formidable power. Observing Yu Yuan's determination to aid Lee Yuchan's escape, he couldn't help but anticipate a setback for Yu Yuan at the hands of those very threads.

Lim Hanyu, having been overlooked for some time, was taken aback when Yu Yuan breezed past him. Quickly grasping Yu Yuan's intent to rescue Lee Yuchan, Lim Hanyu felt an unexpected sense of relief. Without losing his temper over Yu Yuan's taunts, he scoffed, "Bing Metal Threads, Silver Qiyu Fish—one binds the flesh and blood, the other suppresses the three souls. The enchanter is the venerable Van Xuan, a late-stage Yin God practitioner. I'm curious to see how you plan to unravel their hold!"

"The Bing Metal Threads are forged from twelve kinds of fine gold and can only be severed by a Yin God Stage cultivator wielding a Heaven Level blade," Van Chaoguan volunteered, as if concerned Yu Yuan might underestimate their strength. "The more one struggles, the tighter they constrict, eventually penetrating flesh and bone, making them even more challenging to cut."

"The Silver Qiyu Fish is yet more formidable. It can suppress the upper dantian and prevent the three souls from departing, all while feeding on the soul to grow stronger. Catching and cultivating Silver Qiyu Fish is exceedingly difficult—they are treasured rarities. Even I couldn't release General Lee from their combined suppression."

With a chuckle, the corpulent Van Chaoguan adopted a watchful stance, eager to witness the outcome.

Lee Yu's face fell as Van Chaoguan's explanation extinguished the flicker of hope within him. He had heard tales of the Bing Metal Threads and Silver Qiyu Fish, but his knowledge was superficial. Now, comprehending their formidable nature, he doubted that Yu Yuan, who had arrived alone, could break the dual shackles.

Meanwhile, atop the stone pillar, the empire's female general silently met Yu Yuan's gaze.

Lee Yuchan subtly puffed out her chest, the golden silk threads wrapped around her shimmering with a radiant light. They penetrated her flesh like raindrops, causing her mystical Qi and blood to stagnate, unable to circulate through her meridians.

Her eyes, cold as frost, held a glimmer of hope.

"Could his words actually succeed?"

Deep within the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area, having witnessed Yu Yuan's extraordinary powers, she had, without realizing it, come to trust him as much as Yuan Lianyao did.

As Yu Yuan stepped into the hall, a flame of hope was kindled in her heart. She dared to believe that through him, she might find a second chance at life.

Yet, she was acutely aware of the dread instilled by the Golden Silk Thread and the Silver-Fish, constantly feeling them consume and suppress her Qi and soul.

Yu Yuan was merely a boy, after all.

Whether in terms of his cultivation level or possession of Heaven Level artifacts, he was undeniably deficient.

With this in mind, the imperial female general couldn't help but look over her shoulder, out of the hall, half-expecting someone else to burst in.

Only such an intervention, it seemed, could unravel her dilemma.

"Yan Qiling, the Imperial Advisor, or even the Python Queen... they could all be possibilities," she whispered to herself.

"The Golden Silk Thread and Silver-Fish are indeed enigmatic and infinite, yet..." Yu Yuan squinted slightly, casting a glance over Lee Yuchan. Observing the silver fish swimming in her lower dantian, the Yellow Court, and her middle dantian, he mused, "But these are not the crux of the matter, are they?"

A flicker of insight sparked in Van Chaoguan's small eyes.

Lim Hanyu's face was a picture of bewilderment, failing to grasp the deeper implications.

Lee Yuchan herself was somewhat lost, looking down at her dantians, at the glittering fish, and wondering, "Is that not the case?"

"The true power lies in this talisman!"

Yu Yuan pointed to the talisman etched with the sun, moon, and lightning between Lee Yuchan's brows, his voice grave, "I recognize the Thunder Sect's Thunder Prison Soul Talisman! Without dealing with this talisman first, any attempt to break the Golden Silk Thread and Silver-Fish could trigger an immediate response. Once activated, lightning would surge into the sea of consciousness, obliterating all three souls in an instant."

Lee Yuchan's face drained of color in shock.

She had always sensed the third gold thread gnawing at her flesh and blood, while the silver fish occasionally devoured her soul. She believed these two items were the true sources of her affliction.

Little did she expect that the seemingly unremarkable talisman adhered to her forehead was, in fact, the most horrifying object of all!

It was no wonder that Fan Xuan and his associates were so confident, leaving her in the care of Fan Chaoguan, Lim Hanyu, and Su Yin without fearing any mishaps.

Su Yin had reached the Profound Break Stage, Lim Hanyu was in the early phases of the Penetrating Stage, and Fan Chaoguan was at its late phase.

Yet Lee Yuchan herself had ascended to the Yin God Stage!

It was clear that Fan Xuan and the others were relying on the three items to suppress her, not the guardians' cultivation levels or realms.

"I've heard numerous rumors about you and never believed them before, but now, I'm starting to," Fan Chaoguan remarked, his smile vanishing as his gaze turned icy with a threatening edge. "Van Ning was my own flesh and blood! Among my many children, he had the greatest potential for cultivation. The intelligence I've gathered indicates that while you may not have been the one to kill Van Ning, you certainly had a conflict with him in the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area."

"His death has ties to you that cannot be denied!"

"Seeing this treasure talisman, the Thunder Sect's Thunder Hell Soul Talisman, should tell you that Van Ning was chosen by the Thunder Sect. He was meant to join them and study their profound techniques after advancing to the Profound Break Stage!"

"Yu Yuan's actions in the Fallen Moon Forbidden Area wreaked havoc, resulting in many deaths, including my son, Van Ning!"

With those words, Fan Chaoguan swiftly moved to Lee Yuchan's side.

He grasped a golden thread between his fingers and yanked it out forcefully.

Blood erupted from Lee Yuchan's form!

The golden thread, once extracted, straightened in Fan Chaoguan's grip, its hue shifting dramatically to a deep, blood red—the Qi and blood within unmistakably belonging to Lee Yuchan.

Strands of bloody light continued to stream out from Lee Yuchan's middle dantian, vanishing into the blood-red filament.

Bound to the stone pillar, Lee Yuchan's once full and lively form visibly withered away. The luster in his eyes and on his face dimmed, his vitality and life essence rapidly draining.

In stark contrast, the corpulent Fan Chaoguan bellowed a command and, almost imperceptibly, transformed into a lean and agile figure. His once round face became chiseled, and he unexpectedly took on a rugged handsomeness.

"Even though I'm skeptical, I must still take precautions to prevent you from shattering the Thunderbolt Soul Talisman," he declared.

Fan Chaoguan's actions were clearly those of a man on high alert, determined to avoid any unforeseen events.

Yu Yuan had realized that the Thunderbolt Soul Talisman was the critical element. Should it be destroyed, Lee Yuchan, currently in the Yin God Stage, would be free from its suppression. With Yu Yuan's assistance, she could potentially regain her full powers.

Such a Lee Yuchan would be unstoppable, even for Lim Hanyu and himself working in tandem. Given Lee Yuchan's ferocity and her notorious past within the empire, Fan Chaoguan knew he wouldn't make it out of the Huang family's halls alive. A vengeful Lee Yuchan would ensure his demise.

This was an outcome he was resolute in preventing at all costs!

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