Soul Emperor Awakening

Lin Xuan walked toward the Godslaying Array, and Zi Yi, snapping out of her daze, quickly followed behind him. She was silent, seemingly still pondering the words he had just spoken.

’Could he really last longer than Zhao Fei?’

Zi Yi shook her head. She knew Lin Xuan was strong, but Zhao Fei was stronger. To put it bluntly, Zhao Fei could defeat everyone here single-handedly. Then again, that was stating the obvious; if a cultivator at the Peak of Spirit Refining Stage couldn’t instantly crush everyone at the party, he might as well just run into a wall and die.

But Zi Yi’s thoughts went beyond that. Zhao Fei truly had it all and was absolutely dominant. With a Seventh Grade Talent Level, being a Fourth Grade Pattern Master, and having cultivated numerous Celestial Level Martial Arts, he was the very definition of a super genius!

He was a priority for the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, so countless resources were lavished upon him, allowing his already impressive talent to reach an even more astonishing level!

At every stage of his Cultivation, there were corresponding Elixir Pills for him to take. If he wanted to practice any Martial Arts, he could, as long as the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion had them. He could pick any Spiritual Artifact he desired. These were the greatest resources—resources that would make anyone tremble.

If one were to compare Qingcheng Mansion and the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, Qingcheng Mansion would be considered stronger overall due to its greater unity. But in terms of ability to nurture geniuses, it was undoubtedly the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion. The resources it possessed were far beyond what Qingcheng Mansion could ever hope to match.

For example, if Lin Xuan wanted a Weapon, he had to go to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion to pick one, not Qingcheng Mansion. In terms of resources, Qingcheng Mansion was inferior to the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion, but the latter was too loosely structured. Therefore, as a whole, Qingcheng Mansion was a level above.

This was why Zi Yi felt it would be difficult for Lin Xuan to compete with Zhao Fei; after all, Zhao Fei had far too many resources at his disposal. Still, she believed Lin Xuan could surpass him one day—just not now.

"Brother Fei, are you really letting that kid enter the Godslaying Array? If you do, Zi Yi will have wasted her spot!" Liang Renlong interjected from the side.

"What do you suggest? We stop him by force?" Zhao Fei sneered. "If it’s a waste, it’s a waste. Let Zi Yi learn her lesson this time. Does that kid really think the Godslaying Array is the same as the Cyan Cloud Tower? Once I’ve left him far behind in the dust, Zi Yi will realize her mistake."

"But even so, that kid is still getting a huge benefit out of this! Not just anyone can enter the Godslaying Array," Liang Renlong said, displeased. The spots were already limited, and giving one to Lin Xuan was a clear waste. The price for this lesson seemed a bit too high.

"Relax. Did you really think I would just let him waltz in there?" Zhao Fei gave a cold laugh. He had already figured out how to deal with Lin Xuan.

Just then, Lin Xuan walked over, oblivious to the fact that they had already devised a plan against him.

"So this is the Godslaying Array. What a fitting name!" As Lin Xuan drew closer, the sky-high Killing Intent grew even more staggering, as if a true God of Slaughter resided within.

"The Godslaying Array is an Array created by the Ten Thousand Treasures Pavilion," Zi Yi explained from the side. "It’s primarily used to gain practical combat experience, but it also constantly stimulates one’s Cultivation to improve. This is especially true after consuming Elixir Pills, as it can maximize their effects and even accelerate the rate of absorption. The longer you can withstand it, the better the results, but the danger also increases. The things inside may look like Illusions, but they’re actually formed from condensed Killing Intent and can inflict real physical harm!"

"And this harm isn’t just physical; it can wound your mind. The Killing Intent was gathered from this very battlefield, so it’s incredibly dense inside. It will flood your heart with bloodlust, which can lead to cultivation deviation or a complete loss of your senses. So please, be extremely careful. If you can’t handle it, you must come out!"

Zi Yi’s explanation clarified a lot for Lin Xuan. The reason it could only be used once every few years was likely to allow the Godslaying Array to become saturated with Killing Intent for maximum effect. Each person who entered would consume some of that Killing Intent, hence the limited number of spots.

’This Cultivation Site really is something else. It’s perfect for absorbing that Dragon Blood Pill.’

This was the best place to absorb the Dragon Blood Pill. Taking it would increase his combat power, and the effects of absorption would be even more pronounced during a fight, continuously strengthening his body. It was just as Zi Yi had said—absolutely better than the Cyan Cloud Tower.

"This is the Token you need to get in. It will not only protect you but also absorb Killing Intent, which will be a great help in your future battles." Zi Yi handed him a Token. Zhao Fei, who had been watching from the side, looked as if his eyes were about to spit fire. But he forced himself to endure it, mainly because these were all necessary procedures. He had no choice but to watch.

"Thank you. I won’t disappoint Miss Zi Yi, and I certainly won’t waste this precious opportunity." Lin Xuan had no intention of giving the spot back to her. He desperately needed to increase his strength, and since the Godslaying Array could enhance his combat experience, he was determined to seize this chance.

Lin Xuan took the Token and walked toward the entrance. The two men standing there stared at him coldly, but he paid them no mind.

"Enjoy yourself, kid. I hope you don’t come crying out of there too soon," Zhao Fei sneered, then turned and walked into one of the entrances.

Liang Renlong said nothing and entered another one. The Godslaying Array was divided into three entrances, which was just enough to accommodate the three of them. Without another word, Lin Xuan tucked the Token into his robes and stepped inside as well.

The moment he stepped inside, an earth-shattering wave of Killing Intent surged up from the soles of his feet and rushed straight to his head. For a split second, a murderous urge welled up from within him, and a red light flashed in his eyes, but it vanished just as quickly.

’This Killing Intent is truly overpowering. It’s this ferocious before things have even started. I wonder what it’ll be like once it truly begins.’

Lin Xuan retrieved the Dragon Blood Pill from his Storage Space and tossed it into his mouth. A violent surge of Elemental Power flooded his body, making his blood boil. Veins bulged across his skin, and a red Energy could be seen flowing through his meridians. This was the Dragon Blood!

His battle intent soared. He gripped the White Pupil Rod, his eyes fixed on the space ahead. From his vantage point, he could see the other sections of the array; it was divided into three parts, allowing him to see Zhao Fei and Liang Renlong.

Just then, the Guards outside activated the Godslaying Array. After they inserted several large Primordial Stones, the array finally began to hum to life. A red mist rapidly rose from the floor, filling the entire space until the surroundings were completely obscured.

A moment later, a soldier in full armor materialized before Lin Xuan and thrust a long spear at him without hesitation.

’An Illusion at the Body Refining Stage Cultivation level...’ Lin Xuan swung his rod without a second thought. THWACK! With a single strike, the soldier formed from the red mist dissolved back into a cloud of red vapor.

The red mist swiftly seeped into the Token tucked in his robes, with a smaller portion surging into his body. The vast majority of it, however, was absorbed by the Token.

As the red mist entered his body, the Killing Intent within him intensified slightly, and even his Cultivation saw a minuscule increase. The Token’s purpose was to protect him from absorbing too much.

The moment the first soldier dissipated, two more soldiers at the Body Refining Stage appeared, raising their long spears to charge at him.

’So that’s how this works. This is actually pretty interesting!’ Lin Xuan’s eyes lit up. The Godslaying Array was more intriguing than he’d expected. He wondered what would happen after he defeated a great number of these soldiers.

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