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Yu Yuan needed only a glance to recognize that the Azure Spirit was, in fact, the evolved form of the Azure Spirit Turtle's demon soul.

In the outside world, an eighth-level Azure Spirit Turtle was a formidable archdemon to contend with.

Yu Yuan was well aware that the Azure Spirit Turtle excelled in defense, its shell's durability ranking among the highest of the archdemons in the Everlands.

The Azure Spirit Turtle, with its massive body, would have been cumbersome to move if it were still alive.

But now, with the turtle's body gone and only the demon soul remaining, the Azure Spirit that emerged no longer appeared swollen and unwieldy.

Whoosh!

The Azure Spirit rose from the base of Shadow Mountain, soaring into the sky like a billowing green cloud.

Yu Yuan watched intently as ghost after ghost, entrenched in Shadow Mountain, surged into the depths of the green cloud, turning it into a tumultuous sea of clouds.

Almost instantly, Yu Yuan sensed the azure cloud forming into an extraordinary Soul Nexus.

"Azure Sky Soulsever Formation!"

The Azure Spirit's piercing howl emanated from the churning azure cloud as its enormous head emerged, its body swelling rapidly with the influx of its followers' souls.

The loyal ghost souls let out ear-piercing shrieks and launched an assault on the White Bone Spectre.

A ripple of anticipation passed through Yu Yuan's heart, but the White Bone Spectre, sensing his readiness, shook its head, "For now, there's no need for your intervention."

Yu Yuan grinned, content to observe, "Then I shall enjoy watching Lord White Bone's prowess."

"Indeed." White Bone responded.

Swoosh!

The crystalline White Bone Spectre, swift as a jagged arc light, shot into the so-called "Azure Sky Soulsever Formation."

Upon entering, the White Bone Spectre burst into brilliant white flames, the pure fire carrying a divine power to cleanse all impurities.

The Soulsever Formation, meticulously arranged by the Azure Spirit and its minions, proved utterly ineffective. It was like a piece of green fabric set ablaze, igniting from White Bone's location and instantly tearing a vast hole through the formation.

The "Azure Sky Soulsever Formation" couldn't withstand even a moment before collapsing.

The gathered ghost souls within let out shrill cries and dispersed in disarray.

In that moment, the forces following the White Bone Spectre surged forward, clashing fiercely with the minions of the Azure Spirit.

Yu Yuan watched with rapt attention as the cauldron spirit maneuvered the Crucible of Evil, weaving through isolated ghosts capable of condensing into evil spirits. Any of Azure Spirit's weakened minions were immediately absorbed by the Crucible of Evil.

He had agreed to White Bone's proposal to cooperate and invade other Spectres for the sole purpose of amassing evil spirits. By now, Yu Yuan and the cauldron spirit had become adept at this task.

Swiftly, a python-shaped ghost, torn in two by White Bone's forces, was silently engulfed by the Crucible of Evil.

"Not bad at all!" the cauldron spirit thought excitedly from within. "This ghost is on the verge of becoming a Celestial Shade! Once transformed into a Bane, its initial power will be formidable! Master, we must make the most of this conflict with the other Spectres!"

"Of course, I will," Yu Yuan replied with a smile.

The Crucible of Evil, like a dark orb of malevolence, glided among the ghosts, seizing its prey.

Yu Yuan kept a close eye on the clash between Azure Spirit and White Bone. He observed Azure Spirit deploying a variety of intricate Spirit Magic, at times manifesting as a vast net, at other times as a deep Star River, and occasionally using his lifesoul to take on the form of a Spirit Turtle, attempting to overpower White Bone.

Regrettably, White Bone, ablaze with pale flames, showed no signs of succumbing to Azure Spirit's Spirit Magic. Instead, the core soul of Azure Spirit, upon contact with White Bone's pale flames, seemed as if it were being eroded by acid, wailing in agony.

After a short observation, Yu Yuan realized that Azure Spirit, despite his title, was significantly outmatched by White Bone. The Azure Spirit's combat prowess was disappointingly weak.

"The Spectre created by the archdemon is far too feeble," the cauldron spirit silently judged. "From any perspective, he is destined to be oppressed. White Bone previously allowed him to exist on the fringes of his territory, likely waiting for the right moment."

Yu Yuan nodded subtly. "The violent upheavals in the Land of Terror have presented White Bone with an opportunity, prompting him to strike at the nearby Spectres to augment his own strength."

"Wuu!" The Azure Spirit let out a piercing shriek, his spirited body swiftly retreating to the summit of Shadow Mountain.

At the sound of the eerie wail, a multitude of surviving ghosts surged toward the mountain's peak, flocking like birds.

There, spanning several acres, was a turtle shell bathed in a misty emerald glow.

The shell's surface was etched with natural divine patterns that seemed to embody the principles of the rule, emitting waves of energy that caused Yu Yuan's soul to sway.

White Bone summoned me here for this very item, Yu Yuan realized.

The Azure Spirit and his ghostly minions had all entered the shell.

Suddenly, the colossal shell erupted with dazzling green beams, scattering in every direction.

Any ghost pursuing the Azure Spirit's forces, or too close to the shell, was instantly reduced to dust upon contact with the green light.

In a mere ten seconds, nearly a hundred of White Bone's followers were turned to ash by the shell's radiance.

With a mere thought, the Crucible of Evil soared into the sky, drawing near the peak.

Yu Yuan's brow furrowed as he retrieved a sword sheath from the Bracelet of Holding, grasping it thoughtfully.

"White Bone! This turtle shell was procured for me by the Skyreach Consortium!" The Azure Spirit's voice cackled from within the shell. "I was slain by the Shadow's Keep in the outer realms. My demon soul fled to the Land of Terror, while my body was taken as a trophy by the Shadow's Keep to reward their juniors. My turtle shell, after changing hands several times, ended up with the Skyreach Consortium!"

"They've delivered it to me personally this time! Haha!"

"My turtle shell isn't flesh and blood; it's impervious to the piercing cold winds of the Land of Terror! I can enter my impregnable shell whenever I wish. As long as I remain inside, I doubt White Bone can do anything to me!"

The shell of the Azure Spirit Turtle was already known as one of the most formidable objects among the Evilkind.

The durability of an eighth-level Azure Spirit Turtle's shell was, of course, even more remarkable.

The Azure Spirit must have paid a steep price for the Skyreach Consortium to deliver the shell, but no cost could compare to reclaiming his own possession.

Even after turning to necromancy and becoming a Spectre in the Land of Terror, the soul of Azure Spirit could still wield a portion of its power within the turtle shell.

This shell was the result of a thousand years of meticulous refinement. When its power manifested in the Land of Terror, the ghostly spirits couldn't withstand it.

Yu Yuan gave a slight nod, recognizing that any item from the outside world that could be brought to the Land of Terror and exhibit its power would indeed be a formidable weapon.

Having swung his sword and damaged the Shadowblade, he understood that external forces, if unleashed in the Land of Terror, could be exceptionally fearsome.

"Do you think I'm unaware?" White Bone gestured dismissively.

His minions, who had been swarming the mountain peak, promptly cleared the area.

White Bone ascended leisurely, positioning himself level with the Crucible of Evil.

"The Cloud Cruiser from the Skyreach Consortium visited my domain first. Your presence lingers on your turtle shell," White Bone said, his emerald eyes gleaming with mockery. "Azure Spirit, rest assured, I didn't come here without a plan."

"Come prepared? I'm eager to see what you've got that can shatter my turtle shell!" Azure Spirit taunted loudly.

White Bone ignored his challenge, craning his neck towards Yu Yuan in the Crucible of Evil, signaling that it was time for Yu Yuan to act.

Yu Yuan nodded again and stated, "That's precisely why I'm here."

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