Believe in the Holy Spirit, Receive the Immortal's Grace! Seal the Yin Spring

Seven days later, near the Yin Ghost Mountain Range where the Southern and Eastern Regions meet.

A figure emanating a faint spiritual aura and enveloped in spiritual light sped past and swiftly landed on a mountainside with jagged rocks.

With a flash of light, a flying knife Law Artifact retracted into his sleeve, and a man dressed in green landed on the ground. He was eight feet tall, with a broad back and a powerful build. His eyes shot out a cold light like sharp blades, showing his extraordinary intelligence. He stood there quietly, his back as straight as a javelin, exuding a formidable aura.

"Fellow Daoist Sui! How did it go? Did you complete the task assigned by the Holy Spirit Envoy?"

A dozen or so cultivators emerged from the mountains, with the leader, a broad-faced cultivator with a powerful aura, bowing in greeting.

The burly man shook his head and said solemnly, "There's already a group of powerful cultivators lying in wait there, seemingly guarding the area. I didn't get too close, lest they discover me."

"What? There's a group of cultivators here too? Are they also from the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance?"

The group's expression changed slightly.

The broad-faced middle-aged man looked troubled. "The celestial messenger sent us to investigate the area around the three Yin Springs, but now we can't even get close to them. What should we do?"

Upon hearing Sui Jingshi's expression also turned sour.

He was favored by the Immortal Lord and valued by the Immortal Envoy. He defied fate, transformed his Spirit Root, and now he has obtained a Foundation Establishment and cultivated to the Foundation Establishment Realm.

He had thought that with the mission issued by the Celestial Envoy, he would have a chance to demonstrate his abilities and serve the Celestial Envoy, thus proving his devotion to the Celestial Lord.

Unexpectedly, their mission has failed before they even got close to Yinquan.

Sui Jingshi's face hardened. "There's no other way but to..."

Before he could finish speaking, he suddenly felt the air become unusually humid, as if the moisture had increased. A gust of wind blew by, carrying the scent of the ocean, and a faint sense of oppression descended from the sky.

Everyone's expression changed. Just by smelling this aura as vast as the ocean, they knew that a great celestial messenger had descended. They immediately knelt down and worshipped loudly.

"Greetings, Holy Spirit Messenger!"

"Get up, everyone!"

A voice drifted down from the sky, and a faint Incense and Faith permeated the air.

After the group sincerely thanked him, they stood up and dared to look up to see the Holy Spirit Envoy's celestial face. They then saw a figure more than three zhang tall, shrouded in a hazy blue light, descend from the sky.

The rich water Spiritual Qi in the air quickly converged towards it, causing wisps of ethereal water mist to appear around it, dancing enchantingly.

With just one glance, all the cultivators were greatly shaken, feeling the majesty of the immortal envoy penetrate their hearts, and they all lowered their heads again, not daring to offend him.

Sui Jingshi knelt down and bowed in shame, saying, "Immortal Envoy, I have failed in my duties. Please punish me!"

"It's alright, it's not your fault. It just shows that the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance acted very quickly."

"However, it's alright, this envoy also has connections with the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance."

The awe-inspiring blue figure floating in the air spoke calmly and waved its hand.

"Rise, all of you. There's no need to investigate the third Yin Spring. You may all leave for now and seek out more devout Incense Believer for the Holy Spirit Immortal Lord, awaiting my next summons."

"Yes!--"

Upon hearing that there was no punishment, Sui Jingshi and the other cultivators looked regretful. At the same time, they all made up their minds to find more like-minded people and develop them into the Immortal Lord's Incense Believer.

Believe in the Holy Spirit, and you will receive divine grace.

Even those with inferior aptitude can change their Spiritual Root Potential. In this vast Four Seas Four Regions, which immortal master or Immortal Master has such ability?

After all the Incense Believer had dispersed, the blue giant, over three zhang tall and radiating a suppressive aura, slowly floated to the ground.

This is naturally Chen Dengming's Incense Clone.

Since Chen Dengming entered the Nascent Soul Realm, his mental power has become even stronger, and the mental imprint of the Incense Clone has become more stable, which has greatly reduced the pressure that the Heart of the Ocean puts on the Incense Clone.

So, during this period, the Incense Clone released the restrictions on the Heart of the Ocean, rapidly absorbing more water Spiritual Qi. Now, its strength has broken through to the level of the Golden Core Perfection, making it even more powerful.

However, the Incense Clone still needs years of cultivation to break through to the Nascent Soul stage; it is difficult to break through in a short period of time.

At this moment, part of Chen Dengming's mind was also entrusted to the Incense Clone, observing from a distance.

The incense clone's eyes flickered with blue light as it used its Heavenly Eye to observe the situation in the Yin Ghost Mountain and Yin Cave in the distance. It even went deep into the Yin Cave and saw the calm, mirror-like Yin Spring water emitting wisps of cold air. It fell silent for a moment.

He had sent Xu Wei to the Below the Yin Spring here in the past, and he had also set up Formation here many times to seal and protect this Yin Cave from being disturbed.

Now, when he returns here, the Formation he once set up has long since vanished.

He intended to seal off this Yin Cave himself.

"Fellow Daoist, you've sealed this place off. This place is now under your control. From now on, you can come and go as you please."

Soul House, the Little Array Spirit, understanding his thoughts, offered words of comfort.

"Yes, Ling'er, you're right."

Chen Dengming nodded slightly, a smile appearing on his face.

"Elder Zuo's speed in handling this matter is truly impressive; he even sent some elites to investigate the situation before I did."

Seeing the group of cultivators near the Yin Cave, Chen Dengming felt relieved.

His true form is also preparing to set off.

The original plan was to conduct some training exercises, mobilizing a group of Incense Believer to investigate the conditions around the three Yin Springs.

After all, it takes a thousand days to raise an army, but only one day to use it. It would be a waste of human resources to simply keep many Incense Believer around without using them.

As it turned out, Zuo Qiu Ling had already dealt with it before him, leaving many Incense Believer empty-handed and without any opportunity to use their skills, which saved him a lot of trouble.

However, surprisingly, the Outer Domain Evil Cultivator' camp remained completely silent, seemingly oblivious to these several Yin Springs, which was rather strange.

While Chen Dengming was on guard and secretly curious, he noticed a commotion coming from afar. Immediately, a thought flashed through his mind, and his Incense Clone instantly dispersed into a cloud of mist, quickly disappearing into the mountains.

Several dozen breaths later.

Three beams of light streaked through the air, revealing three Flying Artifact shaped like banana leaves. They floated in mid-air, and three figures appeared, their Divine Sense scanning downwards with suspicion and vigilance.

"Hmm? There's a faint smell of the sea in the air."

"It doesn't look like anyone has been here."

"Be careful. This is the vicinity of Huarong Path, which has only recently been recaptured. According to the division of the four regions map, this place is already in the Southern Region."

"Let's investigate further. The fact that the alliance selected us Foundation Establishment cultivators from over a dozen sects for this investigation proves the importance of this mission. We must investigate every detail thoroughly so that we can deliver a satisfactory report to Chief Chen in a few days."

"Chief Chen is coming in a few days? So soon? Didn't I hear he defeated Lotus Sword True Lord a while ago, and that True Lord was also coming, but needs time to recuperate due to his injuries?"

"How dare we presume to discuss the Nascent Soul True Lord? His methods of healing are Non-Self comprehension! All of you, quiet down and get to work!"

Several days later.

Even in the vicinity of Huarong Path, far from the harsh Border Town, winter has gradually arrived.

On the Yin Ghost Mountain Range, where towering peaks resemble sharp daggers piercing the sky, the branches of many trees are covered with crystal-clear ice crystals, like strands of ice-carved coral hanging from the branches.

Gusts of Yin Wind swept through the mountains like the howling of ghosts and wolves, as if an Old Devil was laughing and leaping about, sometimes raising a sharp, mournful cry that made the forest rustle and shake off countless ice crystals and snowflakes, shattering them into pieces of silver scattered on the ground.

A group of cultivators stood quietly in the mountains outside the Yin Cave, waiting. Bi Renshan, Golden Core True Person from Dragon Spirit Island, floated in front of them, nervously gazing into the distance, feeling quite uneasy.

He was well aware that the Dragon Venerable of his own Dragon Spirit Island had had very unpleasant conflicts with the two patriarchs of the Longevity Sect.

The reason why Dragon Venerable often tilts his head to look at people is rumored to be because his neck was broken by the Longevity Sect.

Although it was said that his Island Master, Chai Shun, had become friends with the Longevity Sect and that the two sects had reconciled, Bi Renshan was not sure of the specifics and was still quite unsure.

What if the Longevity Sect is narrow-minded?

"Elder Bi, they've arrived!" a quick-witted disciple, a trusted confidant, suddenly alerted.

Bi Renshan immediately perked up. He saw that several spirit boats had indeed appeared in the distance and were speeding towards them. A bright smile immediately appeared on Bi Renshan's face.

"Quickly, come with me to greet Chief Chen and Deputy Chief Mi!"

A group of people quickly took off and went to meet them.

Whoosh--

The lead spirit boat hovered in mid-air and slowly descended.

On the deck, two figures exuding a faint, suppressed spiritual power chatted and laughed. One of them had a broad forehead, white temples, and tiger-like eyes that seemed to radiate hidden lightning when they opened and closed. It was none other than Chen Dengming.

The other person was dignified, with a slightly arrogant air about him amidst the ancient architecture; he was none other than Mi Changzai, the Lotus Sword True Lord.

A group of monks were gathered on the deck behind the two.

On the two spirit boats behind, large sealing Formation plates made of special materials that were inconvenient to put into Storage Bag were also transported, and some Formation masters were also on board.

"Bi Renshan of Dragon Spirit Island, leading a group of alliance members, pays respects to Chief Chen, Deputy Chief Mi, and all fellow Daoists. It is truly our honor to have two seniors guiding our mission."

Bi Renshan stepped forward with a bright smile to pay his respects.

If the other Golden Core Cultivator of the same generation, he would introduce himself as a Golden Core Elder of Dragon Spirit Island, including his identity and position.

However, it would be rather inappropriate to presume to mention elders in front of these two Nascent Soul True Lords. Not referring to oneself as a minor Golden Core cultivator was already a way of preserving some dignity.

"Oh? From Dragon Spirit Island?"

Chen Dengming's gaze fell on Bi Renshan.

Bi Renshan immediately felt as if he had been electrocuted. The other person's seemingly gentle gaze was like a bolt of lightning that swept over him, seeing through him inside and out in an instant, leaving him shocked and horrified.

At this moment, Chen Dengming smiled nonchalantly, "How is your Dragon Venerable? I have some connections with your Dragon Venerable and Island Master Chai."

Bi Renshan immediately felt a headache coming on, not understanding the multiple meanings behind Chen Dengming's words, whether it was an easy question or a deadly one.

Thinking of the feeling of being seen through in an instant, he could only bite the bullet and force a dry laugh to truthfully reply with the compliment, "Senior Dragon Venerable is strong and healthy, and all is well. It's just that you often look at people askance these days."

Our Island Master Chai often speaks of Senior Chen, praising your profound cultivation yet humble nature. Meeting you today, I can see that is indeed the case. On behalf of Island Master Chai, I extend my greetings to Senior Chen."

"Is that dragon beast now looking at people askance?"

Chen Dengming felt a sense of surprise. At first, he couldn't quite grasp the meaning, but the next moment he suddenly understood and couldn't help but look at Bi Renshan with amusement.

This person is interesting; he's quite honest.

"You're not bad." Chen Dengming nodded, which was a form of approval.

Bi Renshan breathed a sigh of relief. Receiving those three words of praise made him feel much more comfortable and relaxed. He immediately resumed exchanging pleasantries with Mi Changzai.

The group of Foundation Establishment cultivators following behind him, after initially paying their respects to Bi Renshan, held their breath and bowed their heads, barely daring to breathe.

Occasionally, when I secretly peeked at the two True Lords, I only felt that they were dazzling with spiritual light and had a terrifying aura, making me dare not look directly at them.

These Foundation Establishment cultivators found it difficult to remain calm as they listened to Bi Renshan and the two True Lord exchanging pleasantries; some were even so excited that their hearts pounded like drums.

For these Foundation Establishment cultivators drawn from various sects or Cultivation Family, Bi Renshan, a Grandmaster Golden Core cultivator, was already a top-tier figure.

Many Foundation Establishment cultivators, even after years of cultivation, have never seen such a venerable figure as a Nascent Soul True Lord, a figure whose appearance is rarely seen.

Now, being able to see two Nascent Soul True Lords at such close range at once, some Foundation Establishment cultivators were nervous, while others were excited. They felt that the Spiritual Qi in the oppressive air around them seemed to have gained a touch of Immortal Qi.

So much so that Bi Renshan, the Golden Core Great Cultivator was previously considered unapproachable, now appears so humble, and doesn't seem so awe-inspiring anymore.

Because there's always someone higher up in the mountains.

Two incense sticks later.

Outside the Yin Cave, a large open area has been cleared on the back of Yin Ghost Mountain.

After listening to Ren Shan's report, Chen Dengming looked at Mi Changzai and said, "Brother Mi, after nearly seven days of investigation, Junior Nephew Disciple Bi has identified all the suitable locations for setting up the formation."

"Now that we've confirmed there's been Evil Cultivator around here recently, let's have the masters begin setting up the sealing formation."

Mi Changzai nodded slightly. "Sect Leader Chen, you don't need to be so polite with me. I'm here mainly to fulfill my promise and help you seal the three Yin Springs. As the head, you can make all the arrangements yourself."

Bi Renshan, who was listening nearby, clicked his tongue in amazement.

Thinking to himself, this Senior Mi from the Red Lotus Sword Sect has truly been defeated. He doesn't take his position as deputy leader seriously at all, and is wholeheartedly cooperating with Chief Chen. He neither wants to share the credit nor interfere, which is quite rare.

Chen Dengming was familiar with the temperament of the Lotus Sword True Lord and knew he would answer in this way.

However, how the other party responds is their business.

If he were to make arrangements without even asking, it would be a matter of respect, and given his character, he certainly wouldn't overlook that, lest he give others cause for gossip.

Immediately, he quickly directed several Formation masters from the Southern Cloud Sea Yi Zhen Sect to take action, assess the feng shui, and determine whether there were any errors or omissions in the anchoring location.

Then, through the Sound Transmission Jade Talisman, the message was sent to another Yin Spring, where the Nascent Soul True Lord Feng Qingbo, who was waiting for orders, began to seal the second Yin Spring simultaneously.

As arranged by Zuo Qiu Ling, in addition to Lotus Sword True Lord Mi Changzai, there was also the Moon Reflection Sect Supreme Ancestor Feng Qingbo, who had abandoned the darkness and joined the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance, to openly assist Chen Dengming.

In addition, there are two Nascent Soul True Lord whose identities even Chen Dengming doesn't know, who will hide in the shadows and wait for an opportunity to act. If any unexpected situation arises, these two will take action.

Therefore, considering the urgency of military operations, Chen Dengming ordered Feng Qingbo to rush to another nearby Yin Spring to set up a sealing Formation at the same time.

Barring unforeseen circumstances, after sealing off the two Yin Springs simultaneously, the two groups will converge at the third Yin Spring.

Upon receiving Chen Dengming's message, Feng Qingbo immediately directed the Formation to seal off the Yin Spring while remaining vigilant about the surrounding area.

In the end, it took three days for both Yin Springs to unload the large array plates and Spiritual Material from the spirit boats and systematically insert them into the anchored array positions.

For the next three days, Chen Dengming and Mi Changzai were stationed near the Yin Cave, keeping a watchful eye on any movements from all directions.

But even after all the positions were arranged, there was no sign of any Outer Domain Evil Cultivator showing up, as if they were completely unaware of the Counterattack Cultivator Alliance's actions here.

However, just as Chen Dengming gave the order, the sealing array set up among the mountains flashed with spiritual light, and the array's power gathered towards the Yin Cave.

A deafening roar erupted from the Yin Spring within the Yin Cave.

The once calm Yin Spring suddenly erupted, sending up a column of icy water with astonishing force, and the surface of the water surged and churned like a raging sea.

The eerie atmosphere inside the Yin Cave became even more stagnant, the temperature dropped sharply, and the atmosphere suddenly became incredibly oppressive. The Yin Cave was so heavy that it seemed as if not even a breath of wind could be heard.

"Um?"

Outside the Yin Cave, Chen Dengming's eyes flashed with a blue light, sensing an extremely powerful and sinister aura surging forth from Below the Yin Spring like strange claws, accompanied by an angry roar.

"You cultivators of the Human World, do not push your luck too far! I have always been law-abiding, yet you dare to attempt to seal off the Yin Spring under my control! How utterly insolent!"

Chen Dengming frowned slightly, but a faint smile appeared on his lips as he unceremoniously sent out a Divine Sense.

"You must be the Starfall Yin Spring Ghost Lord, right? How dare you say you're well-behaved? You have less face than my ancestor, but your skin is incredibly thick."

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