Chapter 1845: Lost Sanity

The saying "I do not kill Boren, but Boren dies because of me" applies here. Yun Xiao felt a deep sense of guilt for these souls that have lost all spiritual wisdom.

The Three Talents Mysterious Spirit Array’s terrifying aspect lies in causing a cultivator to lose themselves in this soul array. Even if you have the most extraordinary skills, eventually you’ll be at the mercy of others.

Unfortunately for Fan Yulin this time, he encountered Yun Xiao, the creator of the Three Talents Mysterious Spirit Array. Using this array in Yun Xiao’s presence was incredibly dramatic.

Countless phantom spirits had already enveloped Yun Xiao’s body, with several attempting to penetrate his soul’s mind. Yet, when his Soul Ancestor Vein Power erupted, these phantom spirits underwent a fundamental transformation instantly.

As mentioned before, the two Soul Ancestor Veins that Yun Xiao activated have a special suppressive effect on all spiritual bodies in the world, including the phantom spirits within this Three Talents Mysterious Spirit Array.

If Fan Yulin was using the unique aspect of this array to control these phantom spirits, then Yun Xiao, at this moment, undoubtedly granted them a new vitality.

This vitality isn’t a common spiritual wisdom, nor is it reviving these spirits which had their consciousness erased. Instead, it enables them to follow Yun Xiao’s commands — a genuine defection.

Perhaps it was the phantom spirits’ subconscious resentment towards Fan Yulin. Regardless, once Yun Xiao’s Soul Ancestor Vein Power penetrated them, they experienced an unknown transformation.

Not only did the phantom spirits assaulting Yun Xiao’s soul change, but even the countless ones outside, under the blessing of this Soul Ancestor Vein Power, suddenly came to a halt.

"What’s happening?"

While the onlookers hadn’t realized something was amiss yet, Fan Yulin, the array master and main party involved, sensed that something was wrong and his face slightly changed.

"Confuse them for me!"

A fierce roar came from Fan Yulin’s mouth. Under his control, the phantom spirits’ illusory forms trembled violently, yet ultimately, none of them attacked Yun Xiao.

Because these phantom spirits were now already under Yun Xiao’s control, how could they possibly assault their new "master"? What followed was likely the moment Fan Yulin faced his rebounding fate.

"Look closely, this is the true way to use the Three Talents Mysterious Spirit Array!"

Just listen to Yun Xiao delivering a low shout. His eyes flashed black, then countless illusory phantom spirits rolled back out, surging towards Fan Yulin, the array master.

"This..."

Seeing this scene, Yu Baicang and the others who had retreated outside the courtyard couldn’t help but look at each other, not knowing how this all happened or how the situation reversed so quickly.

Earlier, Yu Baicang and the Emperor Palace Elders had sentenced Yun Xiao to death, believing that the coarse-clothed boy wouldn’t last against the onslaught of countless phantom spirits.

Once his mind was lost, he would naturally be at Fan Yulin’s mercy. Once the coarse-clothed boy was caught, the Emperor Palace Hunter wouldn’t escape the Emperor Palace’s grasp, achieving two goals with one means.

Yet the situation now was entirely different from what they had thought. The Three Talents Mysterious Spirit Array, previously believed to be unrivaled, saw its countless powerful Heavenly Rank Advanced Souls suddenly defect.

Although Fan Yulin hadn’t been overwhelmed by the phantom spirits yet, seeing the countless phantoms lose control, the faces of Yu Baicang and the others turned extremely grim.

"Today’s events might encounter a change!"

For some reason, even though Fan Yulin was still an Early Stage Hua Xuan Realm Holy Vein Third Realm powerhouse, Yu Baicang felt an inexplicable thought arise, which couldn’t be shaken off.

Yu Baicang had previously witnessed Yun Xiao’s physical strength, which had overwhelming power, even over an Early Stage Hua Xuan Realm Fan Yulin. The situation now was more delicate than ever.

Originally, Fan Yulin had set up the Three Talents Mysterious Spirit Array in advance, which now instead seemed to become an aid for that coarse-clothed boy Yun Xiao, threatening its creator’s position.

Whoosh... Whoosh... Whoosh...

Just as Yu Baicang and others were caught in their thoughts, Yun Xiao didn’t dwell on it. Seeing his Soul Ancestor Vein Power emanate, countless phantom spirits were merely a few feet from Fan Yulin.

"No! I don’t believe it!"

Seeing the phantom spirits so close, Fan Yulin didn’t know which nerve was touched, delivering a roar. As his hand’s seal changed, he aimed to reclaim control over the Three Talents Mysterious Spirit Array.

After all, Fan Yulin had spent three entire days and nights, setting up this powerful array using countless Heavenly Rank Advanced Souls. He absolutely wouldn’t accept its power being usurped before it fully manifested.

The cultivators from the Emperor Palace, while outwardly scorning the Long Xiao Battle God of yesteryear, couldn’t help but admire his strength. They always wielded the techniques created by the Long Xiao Battle God with immense confidence.

Back in the day, the Long Xiao Battle God was part of the Emperor Canglong Palace and mastered countless magical techniques, creating innumerable Meridian Techniques. Many Meridian Refining Techniques or array formations proliferated within the Emperor Canglong Palace.

The techniques created by the Long Xiao Battle God had made these Emperor Palace cultivators unrivaled in past battles. Often, even when facing opponents of superior rank, they managed to seize a chance for survival.

Who would have thought that today, Fan Yulin, so dignified at the Hua Xuan Realm Early Stage, would use the Heavenly Rank Advanced Three Talents Mysterious Spirit Array against a mere Half-step Holy Rank youngster, only to end up defeated?

If that young man were also at the Hua Xuan Realm Early Stage or had bravely withstood the power of the Three Talents Mysterious Spirit Array, Fan Yulin might not have felt so humiliated.

But the fact was that such a powerful Three Talents Mysterious Spirit Array had not inflicted the slightest damage on the opponent. Instead, it was turned against him, now aiming to confound his own soul.

Considering all this, how could Fan Yulin accept that the Three Talents Mysterious Spirit Array, crafted with such effort and imbued with such confidence, failed to achieve its intended effect?

After Fan Yulin’s loud shout, his entire soul power was unleashed upon himself, driven to desperation. Against such ghostly spiritual body attacks, any direct techniques had little effect.

However, sensing Fan Yulin’s current actions, Yun Xiao not far away slightly curled his lips, murmuring that this battle was likely to end soon. This Fan Yulin had truly brought this upon himself.

"Only this way, perhaps, can let you truly rest in peace!"

A soft voice emanated from Yun Xiao’s mouth, and finally, countless spirits completely enveloped Fan Yulin, and at this moment, his soul was ravaged by numerous spirits.

"Ah!"

In just a moment, the once arrogant Fan Yulin let out a chilling, hysterical scream.

This scream was akin to the cries of ghosts and wolves, imbued with endless pain and fear, as if confronted with some exceedingly terrifying encounter.

Know that those spirits were all pitiful people whose spiritual wisdom Fan Yulin had obliterated. Once given a chance for vengeance by Yun Xiao, how could they not inflict severe torment upon their enemy?

This subconscious desire for revenge caused Fan Yulin’s soul body to be instantly ravaged, making him feel unbearable pain and rendering his spiritual wisdom chaotic.

It could be said that at the moment when these spirits attacked him, Fan Yulin was already mad. Not only did he endure extreme soul pain, but his spiritual wisdom no longer belonged to himself, spiraling into a frenzied state.

"Go away! All of you, go away!"

Amidst the rampant spirits, Fan Yulin waved his hands wildly, but how could he possibly harm the ghostly bodies of these spirits with his physical attacks?

Hence, everyone outside watched in horror as the master steward from the Emperor Palace Headquarters Inspection Hall acted wildly and frantically in the courtyard sky, with fierce light in his eyes growing more and more intense.

"Master Steward..."

Outside the courtyard, Yu Baicang paled considerably, seemingly aware of something, looking at the demented Fan Yulin with apprehension.

Of course, this apprehension was not just directed at Fan Yulin but also at the unassuming youth, Yun Xiao. Witnessing Fan Yulin’s plight, Yu Baicang finally understood a truth.

That the arrest warrant issued by the Phoenix Palace of the Emperor Canglong Palace for Yun Xiao wasn’t directed at an ordinary person. This time, they were bound to suffer a great defeat.

Initially, setting up the Heaven and Earth Net aimed to lure the Emperor Palace Hunter into their trap. Unexpectedly, while the Emperor Palace Hunter was caught, they also attracted an exceptionally terrifying figure.

Upon discovering Yun Xiao’s identity, both Fan Yulin and Yu Baicang were overjoyed, believing it to be a monumental achievement that had fallen into their laps from the heavens.

Who knew that the unassuming youth, Yun Xiao, was such a formidable wanted figure, and with Heavenly Realm Peak cultivation, managed to defeat Fan Yulin at the Hua Xuan Realm Early Stage.

Moreover, the way Yun Xiao defeated Fan Yulin was so bizarre. Wasn’t the young man supposed to be rendered mentally disturbed by the spirit attack? How was it Fan Yulin, the Array Master, was instead being counter-attacked?

At this moment, in the hearts of Yu Baicang and others, the unassuming youth possessed many mysterious and eerie attributes, making them instinctively unwilling to continue battling him.

But unfortunately, these elders from the Red Rock City Emperor Palace were reluctant to prolong the battle, yet Yun Xiao, having arrived here, had no intention of letting them go.

At this moment, his hands slowly rose, and as the seal transformed, some unperceived changes had already taken place.