Chapter 423 - 399: Divinity Transformation Senior

Chapter 423: Chapter 399: Divinity Transformation Senior

Refining this black Token would make him the master of the Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion, giving him control over all its Arrays and the freedom to go anywhere within.

Furthermore, the black Token hadn’t lost its function when Master Taixuan perished.

It wasn’t an Identity Token, after all.

Normally, Master Taixuan’s Combat Power was so high that it would have been impossible for anyone to kill him and snatch away the Immortal Mansion Token while he lived. Therefore, he had no reason to place a binding self-destruct Restriction on it.

Of course, the black Token also bore a Seal that Master Taixuan had cast the moment he got into trouble. Coupled with the fact that the Primordial Spirit’s phantom was sealed, the powerful consciousness from the Demon Realm was unable to use the Token directly.

Otherwise, Master Taixuan would have escaped this place long ago.

"Excellent!"

Even though Zhang Chi already knew all this from the Soul Search, he was still overjoyed as he held the Token.

He immediately began the Refinement process.

He had no way of quickly breaking the Seal Master Taixuan had cast, but with the help of his Jade Pendant, his Magical Power simply ignored the Seal and poured directly into the black Token.

Moreover, since it had gone unused for so long, Master Taixuan’s Spiritual Sense imprint inside the Token had already mostly dissipated.

Thus, Zhang Chi used a drop of Traceless Water to cleanse it. Combined with his powerful Magical Power, he successfully completed the Refinement of the black Token in just two hours.

The process consumed a great deal of his Magical Power, but thankfully, his reserves were deep and he had many ways to replenish them, so there were no mishaps.

The instant the Refinement was complete, he forged a mysterious and intimate connection with the black Token and, by extension, the entire Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion.

In that moment, the Token and the entire Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion felt like extensions of his own body and will.

With a mere thought, Zhang Chi used the Arrays to gain a clear view of the entire Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion.

First was the outer perimeter, which was protected by a barrier formed from a Five Elements Array. This was also considered part of the Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion.

There were currently no Cultivators or Demon Beasts within this area.

However, outside the Five Elements Array, numerous Demon Beasts and Cultivators from the Heaven-defying Alliance stood guard.

Furthermore, a Tier Five Low Grade Array enveloped the area, completely sealing off the entire lakebed where the exit was located.

Next was the outer region of the Immortal Mansion.

This area was also part of the Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion. In fact, the entire Immortal Mansion wasn’t just a single palace; it encompassed a vast surrounding region.

The entire region was like an island floating in the void, connected to the lake.

This outer region contained many Medicinal Gardens, mines, and fisheries. While they were protected by numerous Array Restrictions, the long passage of time without maintenance, coupled with damage from other Cultivators, had left them in a state of severe disrepair.

This mattered little, however. Given enough time, Zhang Chi, as the master of the Immortal Mansion, could use his profound understanding of Arrays to repair all these Array Restrictions.

In the process, Zhang Chi’s own skill with Arrays was certain to improve dramatically.

Once he obtained the legacy of a Tier Five Array, he could easily become a Tier Five Array Master.

And according to what Zhang Chi had learned from the Soul Search, the legacy of a Tier Five Array was right inside Master Taixuan’s Storage Ring.

In other words, Master Taixuan himself had been a Tier Five Array Master, and he had personally set up many of the Array Restrictions here.

At that moment, Zhang Chi also discovered many Demon Beasts and Heaven-defying Alliance Cultivators plundering resources throughout the outer region.

At the same time, many of these Demon Beasts and Heaven-defying Alliance Cultivators were hunting down Qin Yushan and the others.

Qin Yushan’s group had numbered ten when they entered, but now only eight remained.

Fortunately, these eight had managed to regroup, which had saved their lives, but they were still fleeing in a sorry state.

A contingent of Heaven-defying Alliance Cultivators and Demon Beasts had also gathered and were in the process of surrounding and intercepting Qin Yushan’s party.

’Some of my fellow disciples have fallen? Were they killed by the Array Restrictions, or by the Heaven-defying Alliance’s Cultivators and Demon Beasts?’

Zhang Chi was startled by the sight.

After all, even though this place was exceedingly dangerous, his fellow disciples were no ordinary individuals.

Not only were their Cultivation levels profound and their Combat Power formidable, but they also possessed life-saving measures granted by the three Palace Masters.

Therefore, while it might not be difficult for the combined forces of the Heaven-defying Alliance and the Beast Alliance to defeat or even injure them, killing them should have been another matter entirely.

’Thankfully, the ones who died are Yu Zili and Yue Ting. Those two senior brothers were decent enough, but we weren’t particularly close.’

Along with his surprise, Zhang Chi felt a sliver of relief.

But that was as far as it went. In truth, he felt some sympathy for the two and was also quite angry.

After all, they had spent a full five years traveling here. During those five years on the Flying Boat, unable to practice Cultivation in Seclusion, they had often exchanged Cultivation Experiences, shared meals and drinks, and chatted idly. As a result, they had all grown quite close.

’If they were killed by the Array Restrictions, then so be it. But if they were killed by the Beast Alliance and the Heaven-defying Alliance, I will definitely avenge them!’ Zhang Chi thought grimly.

Next, his attention shifted to the three Array barriers separating the inner and outer areas of the Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion. He immediately spotted the two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs from the Beast Alliance and the Heaven-defying Alliance within them.

What’s more, they were about to break through the Thunderstorm Area and enter the Illusion Array region.

’Those two old Divinity Transformation freaks are fast. If I’d been any slower, they might have broken in, and that would have been real trouble. The truth about the Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion would have definitely been exposed.’

Zhang Chi’s expression grew solemn as his mind raced, rapidly considering his options.

His first impulse was to kill the two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs outright. Not only would this eliminate a threat and yield immense rewards, but it would also be a great help to the countless Human Race Cultivators in the Endless Desert Sea and the Desert Divine Palace.

Unfortunately, that was clearly easier said than done.

Even with them inside the Supreme Profound Immortal Mansion, which was now his home turf, accomplishing such a feat would not be easy.

After all, Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs were not to be underestimated, and these two also had Heaven-Reaching Spirit Treasures at their disposal.

Fortunately, while he wasn’t confident he could kill them, he was confident he could teleport them out.

In fact, he quickly decided to try teaching them a lesson first.

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Meanwhile, inside the Thunder Array, the two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs conversed as they advanced.

They both stood atop a hundred-zhang-tall black Spirit Treasure Peak. A barrier of black light surrounded the peak, fending off wave after wave of Thunderbolts and a strange rain.

"I never expected to find such a powerful Array here. Fortunately, it seems to be unmanned and in a weakened state. Otherwise, I fear even the two of us would struggle to pass through!" the Divinity Transformation from the Beast Alliance exclaimed.

"Indeed. The Thunderbolts here are powerful, but they are nothing compared to the Divinity Transformation Thunder Tribulation. We’ve weathered even that, so we will certainly make it through here."

The Alliance Leader of the Heaven-defying Alliance nodded, full of confidence.

"Your reasoning is sound, fellow Daoist. The more dangerous the Arrays, the more likely it is that no other powerhouses have explored this place, and that a great opportunity awaits."

The Beast Alliance Divinity Transformation was also convinced of this and grew quite expectant.

They grew especially excited when they saw they were nearing the end of the Thunderstorm Area.

"What junior dares trespass in my domain? You court death!"

But just then, a vast and immeasurably powerful voice rang out coldly. The sound was so clear it made the two Divinity Transformation cultivators’ ears ring, momentarily drowning out even the sound of the thunderstorm.

RUMBLE...

As the voice faded, the thunderstorm in the vast area around them instantly intensified.

"Is... is that the master of this place?"

"The master is still alive, and here in the mansion? Impossible! Absolutely impossible!"

The two Divinity Transformation cultivators were utterly horrified. Disbelief was etched on their faces, and a storm of turmoil raged within them.

They had never dreamed such a situation would occur.

Not only was it deeply embarrassing, like a thief caught in the act, but it also filled them with a profound sense of dread.

The voice was not just vast; it had also clearly amplified the Array’s Mighty Power.

This meant the speaker could control the Arrays here, making it highly likely they were indeed the master of this place.

To their even greater terror, they detected an incomparably tyrannical Divine Thought brazenly sweeping over them.

This Divine Thought was clearly at the Divinity Transformation Level, and it was far, far stronger than their own.

They speculated that the owner of this Divine Thought was likely a Divinity Transformation Middle Stage expert, perhaps even a Divinity Transformation Late Stage.

"Could it be the one who entered before us, pretending to be the master? And he just got lucky and managed to take control?"

"Impossible. There’s no way he could have gotten through faster than us, unless he’s a true Divinity Transformation Powerhouse. And even if he were, and had already taken control of the mansion, he couldn’t possibly fake something like this."

"True. You can’t fake Divine Thought. Not unless he was a Divinity Transformation Middle Stage or even Late Stage expert to begin with. But if that’s the case, whether he’s the original master or not makes little difference."

Horrified, the two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs immediately began discussing via voice transmission.

"Senior, please calm your anger! We meant no offense. We only entered because we believed this place to be without a master!"

"Yes, this mansion has been here for at least several thousand years. Others have come to explore it before, and no one ever drove them away..."

The two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs immediately responded with reverence, though their words were laced with a probing intent.

"Insolent juniors," Zhang Chi said coldly, his voice amplified by the Array. "At that time, I was in a self-sealed slumber. I would hardly awaken for mere ants. But now that two Divinity Transformation Cultivators have arrived, I can no longer stand by."

That’s right. The voice was indeed Zhang Chi’s, as was the powerful Divine Thought.

"So that’s how it is. Then we have indeed disturbed you. They say ignorance is no sin, so please forgive us this once, Senior. We promise to take our subordinates and leave immediately. However, before we go, we would be bold enough to ask two questions. If you would be so kind as to answer, we would be eternally grateful."

The two Divinity Transformation Celestial Monarchs seemed to understand, but a sliver of doubt remained. The one from the Heaven-defying Alliance continued.

"Speak!"

Zhang Chi said coldly.

"First, we wish to know your name, Senior. Second, we wish to inquire about the whereabouts of a certain individual. He entered the inner mansion one step ahead of us and has killed many of our subordinates. If you could capture him and hand him over to us, we would be endlessly grateful!" the Heaven-defying Alliance’s Divinity Transformation continued.