Deep in Qishan.
Xu Younian was still maintaining the formation that activated the Qiankun Treasure Mirror, sealing off an area stretching more than ten miles in every direction.
Chen Zongru, Deng Xuan, and Lu Wanhe were also still activating the Locking Demon Tower, intent on refining Ning Wangshu, who was trapped inside.
Yet even after all these days, they could still sense that Ning Wangshu had not been refined. They were growing somewhat impatient.
"Senior Brother Chen, that guy can really take a beating! It's been several days already, and he still hasn't died!"
Deng Xuan couldn't help saying, his expression full of disbelief.
"Exactly. At this rate, we don't know how much longer he can hold out. If this continues, the three of us may suffer severe losses to our vitality. It could take decades, or even a century, to recover!"
Lu Wanhe couldn't hold back any longer.
Chen Zongru also found it almost unbelievable. For days, they had relied on their Essence Blood to activate the Locking Demon Tower's Immortal Artifact Origin, which had taken a tremendous toll on their vitality.
But at a time like this, they couldn't simply give up because activating the Immortal Artifact Origin was consuming so much of their strength.
So Chen Zongru could only say, "You two, stay calm. No matter what, we have to refine that man completely this time and make sure his body and soul are destroyed."
"We must see it through, no matter the cost!"
Chen Zongru paused, then continued, "The fact that he's held out this long inside the Locking Demon Tower suggests that the Half Immortal Artifact Flying Sword in his possession is truly extraordinary—or perhaps he has other powerful Half Immortal Artifacts!"
"But no matter what, he won't escape death. It just means