Chapter 1261: Crossing in Secret

Qin Sang had never personally witnessed his senior sister take action.

Even before reaching the Spiritual Infant Realm, she had already given him an extremely mysterious impression.

Her strength was beyond doubt. Otherwise, figures like the red-haired grandmaster and the other so-called righteous grandmasters would not have compromised so easily after discovering that Qingjun had seized another’s foundation and taken over their legacy.

Yet what surprised Qin Sang was that even after advancing to the Spiritual Infant Realm and standing on equal footing with her, she still remained an enigma, utterly unfathomable.

Moreover, that sense of mystery had only grown stronger in recent years, like a deep, silent pool whose depths could not be measured.

Among all the Spiritual Infant cultivators Qin Sang had encountered in Beichen Realm, only Old Devil Ye had ever given him a similar feeling.

Tracing it back, Qin Sang believed it began when he had gone to his senior sister to request the broken devilish banner before heading to Abyssal Ruin.

Qingjun had taught him the Lifeless Devilish Seal and had admitted that she had been troubled by its side effects for many years, only resolving them not long ago. It was likely related to that matter.

After eliminating those hidden dangers, she must have broken free of her restraints. Her strength would undoubtedly have surged forward once again.

Has her cultivation already reached a level comparable to Devil Lord Tongyou and the others? The thought startled Qin Sang.

Figures like Daoist Master Zhenyi and Devil Lord Tongyou had all cultivated painstakingly for hundreds of years to reach their current heights.

Anyone who had reached the Spiritual Infant Realm possessed considerable talent, aside from Qin Sang’s own unusual case. Even he had relied on a special cultivation art to indirectly enhance his aptitude.

Even if Qingjun possessed a Heavenly Spiritual Root, achieving such accomplishments in such a short time would still make her an unparalleled genius.

Of course, these were only Qin Sang’s speculations. It was also possible that her cultivation art was unique and granted her special methods of concealment. Since it concerned Qingjun’s secrets, he did not press further.

Devil Lord Tongyou, Qingjun, Qin Sang, and Jingyu formed a group of four.

Both Qin Sang and Jingyu were known to the others to be of the demon race. Jingyu had to lead the way, and Qin Sang’s strength was already well recognized, so since the two of them volunteered to go, no one had any reason to object.

Once the plan was settled, they immediately took action.

Devil Lord Tongyou and Qingjun transferred their jade talismans to Si Di and the others. Xiang Qing was engulfed in surging devilish flames. The spiritual fire he controlled had changed slightly from before. After fusing with the Ancestral Sacred Flame, it carried an added sense of dominance.

With Xiang Qing presiding over the array, the others each used their own methods, fully supporting him.

The array trembled slightly, then stabilized, showing little difference from before. Such a change could not be concealed for long, but as long as it lasted until they infiltrated, it would be enough.

As the jade talismans changed hands, their strategy suddenly shifted. They drove the Dual-Polarity Nine Palaces Array backward, as if preparing to abandon the attack.

Within the banner gate array, Jiang Chenzi and the others noticed the movement and could not help but feel puzzled.

"Hmm? Do they know they can’t break through and are preparing to retreat?" another Spiritual Infant cultivator holding a banner said in surprise.

A person beside him snorted coldly. "Do you think it’s that simple? Old Devil Tongyou is full of schemes. Perhaps he sees no hope of breaking through and doesn’t want to waste his strength. He’s likely planning to set a trap outside and wait for us to emerge before ambushing us."

"If that ancient cultivator still has the strength to resist and both sides end up heavily injured, they might actually succeed. What a pity... What a pity..." The banner-bearing Spiritual Infant cultivator let out a sinister chuckle.

Jiang Chenzi frowned deeply.

The Dual-Polarity Nine Palaces Array evolved endlessly. One could not see the movements of those inside, making it impossible to discern their intentions. He could only wait and observe.

They did not attempt to stop the retreat. The greater matter was more important. They did not know the condition of the ancient cultivator and were also inclined to conserve their strength in case of unexpected developments. Guarding the entrance to the blood pool was sufficient.

"Everyone, remain vigilant. Beware of Old Devil Tongyou’s feints!" Jiang Chenzi called out loudly.

Sure enough, just as he had expected, after retreating some distance, the Dual-Polarity Nine Palaces Array suddenly erupted with two beams of yin and yang light that transformed into sharp blades, stabbing forward. At the same time, the array reversed its retreat and surged forward even faster than before.

"Block them!" Jiang Chenzi remained calm as everyone worked together to drive the three banner gates, firmly blocking the Dual-Polarity Nine Palaces Array.

Meanwhile, Qin Sang and his group of four had already slipped away from the array, concealing themselves within the blood mist.

At the center of the array, a mass of black light gathered and dispersed intermittently. It was the illusion of the central black tower, reformed with the support of the Black Tower Array.

However, as the two great arrays clashed at the entrance to the blood pool, the shockwaves disrupted the illusion repeatedly, preventing it from stabilizing. This was their best opportunity.

Knowing time was limited, the four immediately moved, circling to another direction and plunging into the illusion to search for flaws in the ancient barrier.

The blood pool was vast. Although the illusion had been disrupted, finding a gap within the ancient barrier still required considerable effort.

Fortunately, with Jingyu leading the way and the assistance of the Sky-Eyed Butterfly, they finally located a crack after some searching. The four halted. Thick blood mist surrounded them.

Ahead lay a corridor built of black stone, which had once connected to the black tower. Now that the tower had collapsed, it had become a dead end. The ongoing collision of the arrays sent continuous tremors through the area. Cracks covered the corridor, and it could collapse at any moment, revealing its illusory nature.

They quickly identified the true ancient barrier, an invisible screen.

There was indeed a damaged section, but the crack was too narrow. Within it, powerful ancient barrier energy still flowed.

"Forcing our way through won’t work. Even if we succeed, it will cause too much disturbance and alert Old Devil Ye inside." After examining it, Qin Sang shook his head.

No one was discouraged. They immediately shifted direction and continued searching for another weakness.

After trying three locations in succession, they finally found a suitable spot behind the black tower. The ancient barrier here was weaker. With a joint attack, they could likely create a narrow opening just large enough for one person to pass through.

It was unlikely they would find a better option. The four decided to act here. Devil Lord Tongyou once again brought out the Yin Thunderbolt Gourd he had used earlier.

Qingjun summoned a black iron tower inscribed with the words "Fivefold Tower," the inherited supreme treasure of Yuanshen Sect. After killing Leng Yuntian, the Fivefold Tower had fallen into her hands.

Qin Sang could not help but glance at it a few more times. Back then, he had seen Leng Yuntian use this treasure while attempting to break through the celestial array of Ziwei Palace. However, due to falling into a trap, the tower had been contaminated by the Blood Defilement Divine Light before it could display its full power.

As the inherited treasure of Yuanshen Sect, the Fivefold Tower stood at the peak among top-grade astras. Qin Sang wondered how it compared to the eighteen devilish banners.

He thought to himself that in terms of destructive power alone, the Fivefold Tower likely could not match the eighteen devilish banners. The power displayed by the banners had already surpassed the bounds of ordinary astras.

Qin Sang said nothing. He raised the devilish banners, standing ready.

Jingyu stood beside him and spat out the Lightning Thought Orb, the only treasure she possessed. In her hands, the orb displayed its true brilliance, whereas the fat chicken had been able to unleash less than thirty percent of its power.

What Qin Sang needed to do was simple. He would create the best possible conditions for Jingyu to seize the Corpseflower Blood Amber!

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