Chapter 527 - 534: Lifting the Restriction!

However, the tension between the two was palpable, the atmosphere thick with hostility.

"Hurry up and give me a copy of the *Thousand-Machine Stratagem*! And tell me where your Meng Family’s treasure is—all of it!"

A vicious glint in his eyes, the Mahayana cultivator tried to force the soul to hand over what he wanted.

But the soul merely gave a cold smile, its eyes filled with disdain as it stared at him without a word.

It was as if it were looking at a clown.

The Mahayana cultivator flew into a rage. He struck the soul several times and threatened viciously, "Do you believe I won’t slaughter every last one of your Meng Family’s descendants?"

"Then you will be the one responsible for the ruin of your entire Meng Family!"

He had gone to great lengths to conjure this soul, all for the things he desired.

’This disobedient woman... It makes me want to flog her corpse even after she’s dead!’

But the soul continued to watch him with a mocking expression. "You will never succeed in this lifetime..."

"Never..."

"Bitch!!!"

Beside himself with fury, the Mahayana cultivator attacked the soul in a frenzy, desperate to get the information he wanted.

The soul’s contemptuous and disdainful expression was a sharp sting to his pride.

But even as the soul completely dissipated once more, he still hadn’t gotten the information he wanted.

It drove him to the brink of madness.

After all his years of scheming and planning just to force out the location of his prize, how could he possibly accept this outcome?

’No, I have to get my hands on that Rebirth Flower!’

It was his only remaining option—to use the Rebirth Flower to summon another soul from the Meng Family.

Therefore, he had to get his hands on the Rebirth Flower.

A vicious glint flashed in the Mahayana cultivator’s eyes. He decided to lie in wait for Song Wanning.

’The moment she shows herself, I’ll cut her down!’

...

「Three months passed in the blink of an eye.」

The doors to the side hall finally opened.

Song Wanning stepped out, her aura much calmer and more profound.

The Netherworld King sensed her presence and, dropping his official duties, immediately rushed over.

Over the past few months, he had often mulled over Song Wanning’s words, and a sliver of hope had unexpectedly begun to grow within him.

’If she can really open the passage, the Netherworld might finally have a chance for a new beginning.’

’When I ascend in the future, I’ll finally have something to report to my Master.’

Thus, the Netherworld King was overjoyed to see Song Wanning emerge.

"Well?"

He took a step closer, a flicker of anticipation in his eyes.

"It might be worth a try."

A smile played on Song Wanning’s lips. In those three months, she had meticulously replicated and studied those thirty Arrays until she understood them inside and out. All that was left was a real, hands-on opportunity to apply her knowledge.

But she couldn’t offer a one-hundred-percent guarantee. After all, there was no telling what might happen.

"Excellent! Just give it your best shot. It doesn’t matter if you don’t succeed, so don’t feel any pressure!"

The Netherworld King quickly offered his reassurance. The two exchanged a few more words with a smile before she followed him to the place where the Netherworld had first been sealed.

Not a blade of grass grew here. It was a desolate landscape of cliffs and precipices, rarely visited by anyone.

"This is where our patriarch sealed the passage. Beyond this ward, there’s another seal left by that Immortal. You must not overexert yourself. Your safety is the top priority!"

The Netherworld King was worried. Even after so long, the methods of an Immortal were unpredictable.

"Yes, Senior, rest assured. I won’t force anything."

Song Wanning nodded and strode toward the ward.

The Netherworld King didn’t follow her further, but kept watch over the surroundings from a distance, acting as Song Wanning’s protector.

...

Song Wanning stood motionless in one spot for a full four hours.

At last, she was able to perceive the clear structural framework of the ward and mapped it out completely in her mind.

To her delight, this ward was a perfect match for one of the Arrays she had studied.

’This means I really do have a way to break the Array!’

A dark glint flashed in Song Wanning’s eyes. ’If I’m not mistaken, that Immortal must have been Mu Zixu, who flew into a rage out of humiliation.’

’He’s an Alchemy Cultivator, so Arrays probably aren’t his strong suit. If I give it a try, there might be a real hope of opening the passage completely.’

She suppressed the ambition in her eyes and, after calming her emotions, began to dismantle the Array step by step.

First, she needed to find the corresponding array points, as well as the Array’s core, the Life Gate, and other key components.

This was a long and arduous process that allowed for not even the slightest error in calculation. It would be impossible to complete without immense spiritual power.

With a solid plan in mind, Song Wanning quickly set to work.

Watching her figure in constant motion, the Netherworld King felt his hope swelling.

He kept watch on the surroundings while tracking Song Wanning’s movements. After six hours, he finally saw her take out one top-grade spiritual stone after another, flicking them toward their designated positions.

This continued for an hour before she stopped. The Netherworld King was left dazzled, and his admiration for Song Wanning grew even stronger.

Just as the final Spirit Stone settled into the Array’s core, a vast expanse of Array Patterns, shimmering with white light, suddenly materialized around them.

The immense Array enveloped the entire Netherworld, sealing every passage shut.

Song Wanning’s gaze sharpened. She took out another Spirit Stone, held it between her fingertips, and hurled it forward.

"Break—"

she cried out sharply.

The Array before her instantly began to shake violently. After twisting wildly, it shattered with a deafening ROAR.

The residual energy dissolved into specks of light that gradually faded into the night.

The Netherworld King’s mouth fell slightly agape in shock as he stared at Song Wanning in disbelief.

’She broke it just like that?’

’Her mastery of Arrays is this powerful?’

’It’s terrifying!’

The moment the ward broke, everyone in the Netherworld sensed a strange fluctuation of energy.

But because another seal remained in place, no one realized what had happened. They only gathered in small groups, discussing the disturbance.

Song Wanning lowered her hand, her face a little pale. She quickly swallowed a few Elixir Pills to restore her Spiritual Power and spiritual power.

When she had recovered and opened her eyes, she was met with the Netherworld King’s fervent gaze.

He was looking at her like she was a perfectly roasted, fragrant piece of meat.

"Wonderful, little lass, you actually managed to break the ward!"

"Now all that’s left is the outer seal! Maybe I’ll actually get to see the Netherworld unsealed in my lifetime!!!"

The Netherworld King’s eyes were bloodshot, his excitement beyond words.

’I want to go out and see it, too! I’m so curious what the Spirit Realm outside is like!’

Song Wanning stood up, a flash of joy in her own eyes.

’I never thought this day would come for someone like me, who used to be completely clueless about Arrays.’

She quickly perceived the outer seal, but...

The materials of the outer seal were infused with Immortal Qi. Spirit Stones wouldn’t be enough to break this Array.

In that case, her only option was to try and use the Immortal Qi within her own body to dismantle it.

At that moment, everything suddenly clicked for Song Wanning.

’This Array... anyone else would have found it impossible to open.’

’It might have seemed like I couldn’t have anticipated any of this, but in reality, I’ve been guided by the Heavenly Dao all along. As I’ve grown stronger step by step, I’ve also been preparing for the two realms to merge into one!’