216: Beneath the Yin Spring, a Candidate for the Longevity Seed

The moment the Little Array Spirit flew towards the woman in white, a strange scene unfolded.

Their Soul Power began to emanate, forming a glow like the sunset, actively probing towards each other.

The woman in white stopped moving and was no longer afraid. Instead, she looked at the approaching Little Array Spirit with a sad expression.

Subconsciously, he opened his arms, which were filled with the glow of Soul Power, and embraced it.

Instantly.

The two emitted a bright and dazzling light, and their Soul Power fluctuated violently.

To Chen Dengming's astonishment, they gradually seemed to merge into one, overlapping into a single human figure.

"This is... Soul Fusion?"

Chen Dengming's eyes widened, his sharp gaze, even with a sliver of moonlight, could see through the mystery hidden beneath the gossamer-thin veil.

"Bang!"

Zhu Xun stopped yelling, sensing that something was wrong. He was about to widen his eyes to see clearly, but before he could figure it out, Chen Dengming directly took him into the soul banner, and he let out a dissatisfied roar.

A short while later.

The spiritual light on the Little Array Spirit dimmed, her hair danced lightly, and her clothes fluttered. With a graceful and unrestrained fairy-like beauty, she turned around and landed lightly.

Chen Dengming stared at the profile of that spirit that embodied the beauty of heaven and earth, and for a moment he felt that this Little Array Spirit seemed to be different.

It seems to have gained some ethereal, dreamlike qualities.

Her expression was as still as water, like a fairy descended from heaven, untouched by the mundane world.

"Ling'er?"

His heart skipped a beat, and he instinctively called out.

Could this Little Array Spirit be about to transform into a former Nascent Soul cultivator?

If he were to become a powerful figure, that would be fine; at worst, their roles would reverse, and he would become the subordinate, clinging to the powerful figure.

But if it were to end like this, he wasn't ready at all.

The Little Array Spirit's alluring eyes swept over Chen Dengming, a soft, mischievous smile playing on her delicate lips. Suddenly, she blinked and said, "Little Chen, don't you recognize me? Should I let you get to know me again?"

As she spoke, she lifted her skirt, revealing two slender feet that resembled exquisite works of art beneath. Even the most discerning person would find no flaws in them.

Chen Dengming was taken aback, then immediately realized that the Little Array Spirit had jumped back to the state of a third-generation Little Array Spirit. "Little devil? It's you?"

These third-generation devils seem to have become even more intelligent and powerful. They even saw through the lingering reverie deep in his heart and deliberately flirted with him.

The Little Array Spirit chuckled sweetly, her expression captivating. She gave Chen Dengming a charming glance and said, "It's me. I haven't been out for a while, and I never expected to make such a pleasant surprise. You did a great job, Chen."

Chen Dengming clenched his fist in anger, walked over and sneered, "You have no manners, daring to call me Little Chen? You're much more presumptuous than the first generation."

The Little Array Spirit pouted, lowered her skirt, and said, "Actually, I am the first generation. The first generation you mentioned doesn't count as the first generation."

Moreover, I was once a Nascent Soul, so you should accept being called "Little Chen."

"No, just because you say you're Nascent Soul doesn't mean it. We'll talk about it again once you've recovered your strength."

Chen Dengming immediately rejected it.

One must first solidify their position within the family; otherwise, how can they command the spirits to dance in the future?

Even if the Little Array Spirit was truly Nascent Soul in the past, it cannot back down now; it must maintain its authority.

It wouldn't be too late to call himself Little Chen after the other party has recovered his Nascent Soul strength; perhaps by then, he too will have become a Nascent Soul expert.

Ignoring the Little Array Spirit's angry stomping, he asked, "What's wrong with you now? What just happened?"

"Hmph!" The Little Array Spirit crossed its arms and raised its chin, saying, "That was one of my Seven Souls, the Sparrow Yin. I have now taken it back, and that is how I regained some of my past memories."

As she spoke, hatred flashed in her beautiful eyes, and she said, "Now I realize that the reason I had to abandon my Physical Body and almost had my soul scattered was because of the betrayal of that wicked disciple Lin He."

Chen Dengming asked in surprise, "You were betrayed by that old bald man Lin He, which is why you're in this state now? Is it possible to recover?"

The Little Array Spirit regained its composure, its crystal-clear, jade-like skin gleaming with an unusual luster. Looking at the Yin Spring not far away, which emitted waves of cold energy, it sighed softly, "It's difficult. From my recovered memories, I know that back then, my Physical Body was destroyed, and my Nascent Soul was also affected, almost causing my soul to be scattered."

He had no choice but to integrate the Nascent Soul Power into his Three Souls Seven Souls, and finally Three Souls and three spirits condensed into his present form.

The other four souls were thrown into this Yin Spring. Unexpectedly, after so many years, one of the souls, Que Yin, emerged from the Yin Spring.

Her eyes held a strange look as she pondered, murmuring, "Back then, I was just trying anything as a last resort, never expecting... Could it be that Below the Yin Spring lies some mysterious the Unseen ghostly treasure land?"

Chen Dengming: "What do you mean? Are you saying that the Dao-Merging senior succeeded back then?"

The Little Array Spirit shook its head slightly, its eyes filled with confusion. "I don't know. Maybe it was just an accident. If there really is something Below the Yin Spring, all four of my souls should have returned by now. Why did only one return? Could something have happened?"

If something unexpected happens, I'm afraid it will be even more difficult for me to return to my former state.

Xiao Chen, aren't you delighted to hear that?

Chen Dengming was furious. He conjured a hand with his Divine Sense and grabbed the Little Array Spirit's ear. "You little devil, don't call me Little Chen again!"

The Little Array Spirit grimaced in pain and immediately unleashed a counterattack using its Divine Sense.

"Bai Mao, let go!"

Chen Dengming felt even more frustrated.

Calling him "Bai Mao" sounds even worse than calling him "Little Chen".

However, Chen Dengming was also alarmed by the powerful Spiritual Energy unleashed by the Little Array Spirit.

This burst of Spiritual Energy had surpassed Zhu Xun's, nearly shattering his Divine Sense, and the power of the Little Array Spirit had increased even further.

"Little devil, you're being a bit presumptuous! I still prefer the innocent little girl from the first generation."

Little Array Spirit bared her teeth and retorted, "I love it when you tell her to dance, she'll dance, no matter what kind of dance, even if she takes her clothes off!"

Before she could finish speaking, seeing the silver light shining in Chen Dengming's eyes, the Little Array Spirit decisively backed down, her demeanor suddenly changing, and she covered her ears with a pitiful expression.

"Dao, fellow Daoist, I, I am in pain."

Chen Dengming's eyes widened, his Divine Sense dissipating as he stared suspiciously at the Little Array Spirit, "The First Generation?"

"It is I, Tai Guang. You Jing has already fallen asleep. This is her nature, fellow Daoist, please do not take offense."

Chen Dengming was surprised, "You're the first generation Tai Guang? She's the third generation Little Demon You Jing? It seems the second generation is Shuang Ling?"

My judgment was right; she truly is your little devil. How dare you call yourself the First Generation!

The Three Souls of the human body are Tai Guang, Shuang Ling, You Jing.

The first soul, the Tai Guang, is the "pure and harmonious yang energy," the primordial ancestral energy, the pure yang part of the Three Souls. It constantly desires to bring purity to people, to extend the lifespan of living beings, and to eliminate impure and chaotic thoughts.

Therefore, the first generation of Little Array Spirit was innocent and ignorant.

The second soul, Shuang Ling, is "the transformation of Yin Qi," the part where Yin and Yang intersect. It constantly desires people to scheme and manipulate all things, and commands all the gods.

Therefore, the second-generation Little Array Spirit possesses considerable intelligence.

The Three Souls, the You Jing, is "a mixture of Yin Qi," the most mixed part of Yin Qi. It governs dreams and desires, often causing people to be lustful, confused, and unable to sleep.

Therefore, the third-generation Little Array Spirit is inherently a little devil.

The Little Array Spirit was embarrassed by Chen Dengming's words, lowering her head to her shapely chest with great shyness, and softly said, "The You Jing is sleepy, she... she doesn't come out often, so she won't often make you Life Energy, Fellow Daoist."

Chen Dengming glanced sideways at the Little Array Spirit Tai Guang, whose eyebrows were lowered and who looked obedient, and felt much more relaxed and comfortable.

Tai Guang is still better.

As the principal soul among the Three Souls, belonging to Heaven, and having spent the most time with him, their bond is very strong.

Even if the Little Array Spirit recovers its Nascent Soul strength in the future, but he hasn't yet entered the Nascent Soul, the Little Array Spirit probably won't turn against him.

At most, the Three Souls may fight, but ultimately, the will of the main soul prevails.

As Chen Dengming mentally calculated his options, he suddenly felt a pang of guilt for deceiving the little girl.

It's as if he's transformed into the old Bai Mao who sells girls.

He immediately composed himself and began to inquire about the Yin Spring in front of the Little Array Spirit.

The two walked and talked as they approached the Yin Spring to take a closer look.

The Yin Spring was merely a small opening, only three zhang in diameter, emanating a chilling, wispy Yin Qi like a thin mist. This made Chen Dengming feel extremely uncomfortable, as if he had fallen into an ice cave, his limbs stiffening. Only by circulating his Core Power could he barely expel the discomfort, and he was filled with horror.

"Dao, fellow Daoist, this Yin Spring is a treasure trove for ghosts to cultivate, but for living beings it is a place where Life Force is extinguished."

If Qi Cultivation Cultivator were to approach rashly, they would soon lose their Life Force and perish.

As the Little Array Spirit explained, its beautiful eyes stared intently into the depths of the misty Yin Spring, as if it wanted to explore further.

But in the end, she slowly withdrew her gaze and sighed softly.

"Legend has it that there are eighty-one Yin Springs in the world. Each Yin Spring is incredibly deep and wide, and has countless branching paths that extend deep into the earth!"

No one can truly explore what the bottom of Yin Spring looks like.

Perhaps my other three souls have gotten separated and can't find their way back.

As Little Array Spirit stuttering introduction, Chen Dengming frowned and observed.

This Yin Spring, no more than three zhang in diameter, remained perfectly still amidst the wisps of mist, like a deep blue, serene gemstone, or perhaps the pupil of a ghost, reflecting his image.

It was as if he was gazing into the Yin Spring, and the Yin Spring was gazing back at him; the atmosphere was chilling and made one's hair stand on end.

"Dao, fellow Daoist, now that my soul-sparrow Yin has returned, perhaps within the Yin Spring, there truly is a chance for ghosts to New Life and reincarnated."

Chen Dengming understood what the Little Array Spirit meant and didn't respond.

Yinquan is a sacred place for ghosts.

If there truly is a realm of ghosts and spirits within the Yin Spring, perhaps it is home to Ghost Immortal Orthodox Lineage.

Before Xu Wei's soul dissipates, sending him into the Yin Spring might be the best way to preserve his last bit of true spirit and prevent his soul from being completely destroyed.

We'll talk about it later.

Chen Dengming murmured something, and wandered around the cave with the Little Array Spirit for a while longer. Finding nothing more useful, they left.

The Little Array Spirit, flying alongside Chen Dengming under the moonlight, reminded him, "Fellow Daoist, the Yin Ghost Sect should have had a Second-Rank Spirit Vein and a First-Rank Spirit Vein back then. But now, I'm afraid they were destroyed and dug up after the Yin Ghost Sect was destroyed."

Chen Dengming nodded, "Yes, I guessed it too. When the Curiosity Sect attacked, Lin He was on the verge of death."

He had been lying low for many years, so it was normal for his Spirit Vein to be dug up. It was even possible that Lin He, lacking Cultivation Resources and confident that he could not protect the Second-Rank Spirit Vein, destroyed it himself. He was capable of such a thing.

Perhaps, the several-mile-long First-Rank Spirit Vein in Brocade Workshop was originally the Spirit Vein of the Yin Ghost Sect."

After returning to Lüojia Mountain.

Chen Dengming then encountered the Black Cloud Leopard, which flew in like a whirlwind.

"Aww--"

This black leopard, now a full two zhang tall, was still just like it had been ten years ago. Upon seeing its master, it would lie down and act coquettishly, sometimes rolling around with its four hooves raised, kicking up clouds of dust and causing the ground to tremble slightly. It seemed to be complaining that Chen Dengming had come to Lüojia Mountain and left without waiting for it to return, leaving the leopard heartbroken.

"Alright, get up. You're taller than your master even when you're lying down. Stop acting all cutesy. Even female leopards don't act this way. Have some shame."

Chen Dengming kicked him.

The Black Cloud Leopard sprang up, then lay down again. Its eyes darted around, and it raised its head to the Dongfang, sticking out its tongue and grinning, its eyes narrowing in a leopard-like smile.

Chen Dengming's Leopard Language was already at its maximum level, and he knew that Hei Zi wanted to return to the Longevity Sect.

This desolate place is unbearable to stay in.

He immediately shook his head and said, "I know you've completed your mission. You can come back with me now."

The Black Cloud Leopard let out a wheezing, leopard-like laugh, frolicking and rolling around on the ground, extremely happy.

"Get up, you're covered in dust, how am I supposed to sit down later?"

Chen Dengming kicked again.

He cursed the Foundation Establishment old demon leopard inwardly, thinking it was getting more and more human-like, truly becoming a demon.

Who knows, one day, it might become like a demonic eagle in a web novel, sitting down to drink strong liquor with its master and calling each other brothers.

He cast a Cleansing Technique with a hand seal, mounted the Black Cloud Leopard, and after bidding farewell to Black Wind Divine Sense communication, he rode away on a black cloud.

Several days later.

Inside the Brocade Workshop.

Chen Dengming had just dug out the entire Spirit Vein, which stretched for several miles, from the mountains when he received a message from Zhu Guangbiao, Golden Core Great Cultivator from the sect, via a long-distance transmission talisman, and learned the astonishing good news.

"The Mighty General of the Western Regions Demon Bull Kingdom was found dead in the wilderness. The Western Regions Devil Cultivator have confirmed that he was killed by cultivators from the Eastern Regions."

Therefore, it is determined that you have rendered meritorious service in slaying the Mighty General of the Demon Bull Kingdom. This merit, combined with the Sound-Image Pearl of the Tiandao Sect Qiao Zhaoxian and the Shu Sword Pavilion cultivator Gao Lingxiao, confirms that you have made the greatest contribution. Your merit will be confirmed upon returning to the sect. Congratulations, Nephew Disciple Chen!

After regaining his composure, Chen Dengming quickly replied politely, "Thank you for informing me, Uncle Zhu. This is indeed a cause for celebration."

Even so, he couldn't help but feel a little wistful.

"Old Qiao and I were even saying that once we fatten this old ox up a bit, we'll slaughter it for drinks next time after we break through to the Golden Core stage."

Unexpectedly, this ox was so weak; it ran away and then died on its own. Now this excellent snack is gone.

He felt a pang of heartache and shook his head inwardly.

This also means we're quite far from Qiao Zhaoxian now; otherwise, Old Qiao might have already sent a message to complain.

"Nephew Disciple Chen, hurry back to the sect. There is another piece of good news to tell you: the sect has decided to hold this year's selection of Longevity Seed."

After discussion between Senior Brother Xing and the two elders, it has been decided that you have been included in the Longevity Seed candidate list and can participate in this year's Longevity Seed competition.

You are the fastest person in our Longevity Sect to obtain a candidate for Longevity Seed in all these years. Now that your reputation is soaring, I have high hopes for you to become Longevity Seed."

After hearing the telepathic message, Chen Dengming was completely bewildered, then experienced a surge of excitement followed by a wave of utter boredom.

Two feelings alternated, leaving me with complex emotions.

This is truly a flurry of good news, leaving us overwhelmed with joy.

He had always chosen to keep a low profile and avoid getting involved in the fierce competition.

Unexpectedly, the more I tried to avoid getting involved, the more unwittingly I ended up in the situation.

Could it be that this mission to destroy the magic array is a test for him by the sect?

My mind was filled with a jumble of thoughts.

Chen Dengming is also eager to return home.

He had originally wanted to see what kind of abilities the underworld friends Black Wind had invited were capable of moving away the Spirit Vein that was giving him a headache.

Now, however, I can't wait any longer; I must return to my sect and focus on my own important matters.

Immediately, Chen Dengming took out the Soul Guiding Banner, summoned his brother Zhu Xun from within the banner, sent him into Lin He's head, and granted him a certain degree of freedom to move around and guard the Brocade Workshop.

With the Northern Region stirring with activity, it's hard to guarantee that a few reckless individuals won't cross the Mingyun Mountain Range and cause trouble at Brocade Workshop.

Only by leaving Zhu Xun the situation could Chen Dengming leave with peace of mind.

With Zhu Xun's strength as Fierce Ghost approaching the Foundation Establishment Late Stage, ordinary cultivators who are not from major sects might not be his match, and he could keep the situation under control.

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