To Recharge... Recharge

After a powerful force completely crushed the demon soul, Lin Shuguang took out the Heaven Sacrifice Talisman and forced out his own blood.

"Bang!"

The demon soul, transformed into an energy mass, burned on the spot, emitting fierce flames.

Under Lin Shuguang's expectant gaze, no power filled his body.

Instead, the Heaven Sacrifice Talisman in his hand was spurred by some force, transforming into a rainbow light and drilling deep into Lin Shuguang's mind.

"This is..."

Lin Shuguang was startled.

Under his perception, the Heaven Sacrifice Talisman had transformed into a space composed of mysterious patterns, but this space was not yet complete.

Lin Shuguang pondered.

"It's like an altar, and it's not complete yet... Does it mean the demon soul isn't enough?"

The great gate opened directly.

Rolling blood energy was like the strong scent of blood in the deep sea, attracting schools of sharks.

The surrounding rampaging demon souls all surged towards it.

They fiercely charged towards Lin Shuguang's body, which was emitting blood energy, as if they wished to devour all of it.

In a blink, ten demon souls... twenty demon souls... fifty demon souls...

For an ordinary person, such a scale of demon souls rushing in at once would inevitably lead to a violent death.

But looking at Lin Shuguang, his complexion was ruddy, showing no sign of blood essence depletion.

On the contrary, his blood energy was like a rainbow, stretching out.

The altar patterns formed by the Heaven Sacrifice Talisman flashed, and as Lin Shuguang continuously suppressed demon souls, it automatically absorbed them as sacrifices.

With a continuous supply of demon souls, the altar was constantly perfected.

An altar, circular in shape with mottled patterns on its surface, revealed endless ancientness and vicissitudes in Lin Shuguang's sea of consciousness.

Perhaps it was because the commotion Lin Shuguang was causing was too great, but the Saber Prison formation, which was usually not triggered, was activated at this moment.

The demon souls shrieked hysterically, a large portion of them being annihilated by the formation, while the remaining ones scurried away in panic.

Lin Shuguang inwardly lamented his regret.

With a thought, his entire being vanished from the resting room, appearing instead in the sea of consciousness space to observe the altar up close.

"Before, even when my divine soul left my body, I couldn't bring my true form into the sea of consciousness. I didn't expect this Heaven Sacrifice Talisman to have such a divine ability..." Lin Shuguang's eyes lit up, "This means I can appear here with just a thought. Isn't this creating my own pocket dimension?"

"This is good. The Heaven Sacrifice Talisman is a Sacred Artifact of the Taiyi Immortal Sect, and the Taiyi Immortal Sect was suppressed by the Great Gan Dynasty. If I carry it on me, there's a chance of it being discovered. Now that it can merge with my sea of consciousness, it saves me a lot of trouble."

The Heaven Sacrifice Talisman evolved into a spatial altar, hidden within Lin Shuguang's sea of consciousness. It didn't even require him to use his own mental power to conceal it; this spatial altar possessed divine power, making it undetectable by anyone.

"Xuanyuan City has countless experts. I used to think the Core Realm was very strong, but now it seems that even reaching the Spirit Transformation Realm doesn't provide self-preservation. However, with this spatial altar, no matter what danger arises, I can hide here immediately... Excellent."

Stepping out of the spatial altar, he heard a commotion from the corridor outside the door.

A large number of prison guards appeared, fully armed.

"The formation is activated! These demon souls were slaughtered to the last one, truly satisfying."

"How did the formation get activated? Was it turned on by the higher-ups?"

"How is that possible? The energy to operate the formation is limited. It wouldn't be used for these demon souls. Even using a nameplate wouldn't reach this level. I'm afraid some foolish demon soul tried to break through the boundary and triggered it..."

The discussions gradually died down. With the disturbance of the demon souls gone, the prison seemed to gain a bit more vitality.

Lin Shuguang's gaze remained unchanged. With a flick of his finger, the door closed again.

Everything he had done was unknown to anyone.

Somewhere in the Black Prison.

"How did the formation get triggered?" Ji Feng asked with curiosity.

Sima Tingwei's expression remained unchanged. "The demon souls had an unusual disturbance this time, reacting too strongly, thus triggering the formation's annihilation."

Ji Feng suddenly understood, then sneered, "Did some old monster inside get restless again? But if they're resorting to using demon souls, they must be out of tricks."

Sima Tingwei remained silent.

Ji Feng, however, muttered to himself, "Your Black Prison is truly strange. You even dare to let these evil creatures, demon souls, in. If you're willing to spend money to buy a formation tablet, those demon souls would definitely be suppressed obediently..."

"The Black Prison established this rule at its inception," Sima Tingwei said calmly and unhurriedly.

"At its inception? Was it that person, or the one from the Baojian Sect?" Ji Feng suddenly froze.

Sima Tingwei avoided the question. "If they fear even demon souls, how can they be considered elites of the Great Gan Dynasty?"

Ji Feng curled his lips. "The Black Prison's methods of cultivating talent are truly unique. By the way,"

He changed the subject. "Who was the old monster causing trouble yesterday?"

Sima Tingwei remained silent. "Ji Wufeng."

Ji Feng's face contorted strangely. "That lunatic from the Taiyi Immortal Sect? No wonder... no wonder they had you stationed here. Did that lunatic make a move? Back then, he caused such a ruckus in the imperial capital. If His Majesty hadn't arrived in time, the entire capital could have been torn apart by him... I didn't expect this old monster to still be alive... Tsk tsk, His Majesty is benevolent."

Sima Tingwei glanced at him without a change in expression, and Ji Feng grinned silently.

People at their level all knew why the Ancient Emperor didn't kill Ji Wufeng, but the truth couldn't be easily revealed. Ji Feng, being the talkative sort, naturally engaged in some verbal sparring.

"When are you returning to the imperial capital?"

Ji Feng's face soured upon hearing this. He waved his hand dismissively, "No, no, I finally found a chance to get out, who wants to go back to that hellhole? Oh, right, that female demon from the Su Family has broken through to the True Fate Realm. His Majesty specifically granted her the Grand Tutor's Ancient Scripture. If nothing unexpected happens, the Su Family should rise this year."

"Oh," Sima Tingwei replied indifferently.

Ji Feng chuckled, "Someone in your family was secretly trying to set you up with that female demon from the Su Family back then. With her current cultivation speed, she'll catch up to you in less than two years. If His Majesty intends it, her breakthrough speed could be even faster. Aren't you the least bit interested?"

"Not interested," Sima Tingwei said with a composed expression.

Ji Feng shook his head and chuckled lightly, "Some things, you might not have a choice about. Just like the Baojian Sect, wasn't it the same back then?"

Sima Tingwei remained silent.

Ji Feng, mentioning the Baojian Sect, suddenly thought of Lin Shuguang and smiled, "Speaking of which, when I bought that Dragon Gallbladder for you, I saw that disciple from the Baojian Sect at the Shenxiu Auction House."

"Isn't that very normal?" Sima Tingwei asked dismissively.

Ji Feng shook his head, "But what happened next was unusual. Isn't the Shenxiu Auction House Duke Shenhong's property? Why were his people so respectful to that disciple from the Baojian Sect? I haven't heard of Duke Shenhong having such a connection with the Baojian Sect back then..."

Sima Tingwei's expression also creased, "Duke Shenhong never interferes in state affairs. As for that person from the Baojian Sect... perhaps they had a past connection."

"That's true..." Ji Feng realized, "After all, that person from the Baojian Sect was one of Sacred Mountain's right-hand men back then."

"Be careful," Sima Tingwei warned with a look, as it involved His Majesty.

Ji Feng laughed it off, "You know I have a loose tongue. His Majesty's benevolence surely wouldn't bother with a nobody like me." He cupped his hands in apology.

It was as if His Majesty were standing right in front of them.

Sima Tingwei was silent for a long while, "I think you should leave quickly. Go anywhere, just don't stay here with me."

With Ji Feng's talkative nature, who knew when he might provoke an imperial decree? He would be implicated too.

Ji Feng: "..."

"Sima, after I spent over three million to buy you that Dragon Gallbladder, do you believe I'll curse His Majesty right now and say you forced me to do it!"

Sima Tingwei: "..." After a long silence, he didn't say a word, quietly left the room, and personally closed the door.

Sima Tingwei left his residence. Not wanting to provoke that troublemaker, he decided to patrol the Saber Prison instead.

"Greetings, Lord Black Prison Emissary."

The old jailer, with sharp eyes, immediately closed the book in his hand and bowed in greeting.

Fortunately, Sima Tingwei didn't stay long, allowing the old jailer to breathe a sigh of relief.

"Why would the Black Prison Emissary appear so suddenly?"

"You scared me to death just now, I almost choked while secretly eating..."

"What's the panic? There was just a big disturbance, it's normal for the emissary to come down and check..."

Sima Tingwei had intended to go directly to Ji Wufeng's place, but for some reason, he first arrived outside Lin Shuguang's door.

He stopped and lingered.

Lin Shuguang seemed to sense something and looked up. After a while, the unusual feeling outside the door disappeared.

Sima Tingwei didn't know what possessed him; he didn't even go to Ji Wufeng's place in the end and simply returned home.

The night passed without incident.

The next day, before Lin Shuguang came to take up his night watch, the old jailer sought him out. As the guide assigned by the higher-ups for Lin Shuguang, he felt it necessary to ask if Lin Shuguang was still adapting.

"The commotion last night was quite significant. Are you alright on your own? If necessary, just say the word, and I'll help you report it..." The old jailer leaned in and whispered, "Something happened with the Qiao Family recently. The news of Qiao Shanheng suppressing newcomers was leaked by someone, so he was punished and sent home. They're strictly investigating discipline now. As long as you bring it up, no one will give you trouble."

Lin Shuguang, however, shook his head, "I'm used to being alone. Having an extra person would be inconvenient."

The old jailer's mouth fell open. Even though he had seen all sorts of monstrous and bizarre scenes, none were as shocking as Lin Shuguang's words.

After a long pause, he could only manage to utter, "The younger generation is truly formidable."

The matter of adding a night watcher was dropped.

Lin Shuguang didn't want to stir up more trouble. If another person were added, he would have to be wary during his sacrifices, fearing that in his bloodlust, he might accidentally strike that person with a single blow.

Late into the night.

Soon, it was time for the demons to run amok again.

But for some unknown reason, tonight, the demon souls, uncharacteristically, did not break into the second level, only causing chaos on the first.

Listening to the clanging noises from upstairs.

Lin Shuguang's face darkened.

"You think just because you don't come down, I can't do anything to you?"

The door opened.

He strode out, blood energy surging.

On the first floor... the old jailer's heart felt worse than ever. Not long after he had comforted Lin Shuguang, his own floor was being attacked by demon souls, leaving it utterly devastated. Who knew what kind of fury these scoundrels were enduring to unleash it all on their floor!

Boom!

A noise suddenly came from the corridor, and the sound of hitting the iron door gradually weakened, but it was still there, so the jailer inside didn't dare to open the door to look.

Clang, clang. The ground shook violently, and the outside noise completely disappeared.

The demonic mist that had covered the corridor quickly dispersed.

At this moment, some brave individuals, holding their nameplates ready to activate at any time, opened their doors to quickly peek at what was happening outside. There was no sign of demonic mist, but they vaguely saw a red light at the entrance leading to the second-floor corridor...

"What, what is that?"

The others rushed out of their rooms, but the red light had already disappeared. Only a few jailers who had seen it thought that a Black Prison expert had appeared, and their hearts felt a little more confident.

Second floor.

Lin Shuguang quietly hid in the spatial altar and, when no one was looking, sneaked back to his resting room.

This method of hiding himself was truly effective.

"Since that's the case, it's time for the Demonic Moon Sect to be visited."

As night turned into early morning.

While the jailers were drowsy, Lin Shuguang used the spatial altar to quietly arrive at the forging room.

"Hey, are you still there?"

Lin Shuguang was indeed a daring and reckless person.

If it were anyone else, knowing that the other party was a fierce individual being held here, they wouldn't dare to provoke them.

But Lin Shuguang didn't avoid them; instead, he proactively approached.

However, he paused for the time it takes half an incense stick to burn, and the mysterious person still did not appear.

"I'm planning to get Void Water. I originally thought of helping you, but since you missed this Opportunity, then forget it."

Just as he was about to leave.

The void trembled, "You're going to the Demonic Moon Sect?"

That voice reappeared.

Lin Shuguang's expression remained unchanged, and he said nothing.

Until the other party spoke, "I have sealed this place, and no one knows about our conversation. Are you really going to the Demonic Moon Sect?"

"I need Void Water," Lin Shuguang said concisely.

The person was silent for a moment, "Can you do me a favor?"

Lin Shuguang remained composed, "Senior, please speak freely."

The other party pondered for a moment, "The Void Water is hidden in the second secret room of the Demonic Moon Sect's treasury. When you go in to retrieve it, if you can get the Three Yang Needle for this old man, I will definitely give you an Opportunity."

Lin Shuguang was not moved, but instead asked, "Senior, you have been imprisoned here for so many years, can you still guarantee that the information is accurate?"

"I have my own ways," the person was silent for a moment, "When you bring back the Three Yang Needle, this old man will tell you some things, and in addition, there will be an Opportunity."

Lin Shuguang, however, chuckled, "Senior, since you know the whereabouts of the Demonic Moon Sect, you must also know that the Demonic Moon Sect is currently guarded by a True Fate Realm expert. I, a mere Spirit Transformation Realm cultivator, am probably not enough to deal with them."

The mysterious person chuckled softly, not angered, "Little brat, don't try to trick this old man. Since you've made up your mind to go, how can you not have the means to protect yourself..."

Lin Shuguang didn't expect this guy to be so difficult to deal with. Didn't they say old people get confused? Is this person or a ghost?

He immediately said coldly, "There's no precedent for credit here."

The other party fell silent.

Lin Shuguang began to wonder, could this guy not have anything to offer???

"Forget it, since it's a karmic connection, this old man will repay it..."

Before Lin Shuguang could react, a stream of light flashed into the void.

A prompt from the Pay-to-Win System appeared in Lin Shuguang's mind:

Top up twenty thousand Gold Leaf to learn Void Chaos Art, do you wish to top up?