In that instant, Lin Chuan's sky-blue eyes became incomparably deep, like the night sky at one or two in the morning.
"Then... hand it over!"
Mingri Xuan revealed a lofty smile, extending his right hand toward Lin Chuan.
Boom!
A massive number of tricolored runes surged out of Lin Chuan's body, fiercely resisting the Immortal Sealing Platform's suppression. Rings of light continuously spread outward as Lin Chuan pushed the power of the three great Primordial Scriptures—the Maha Sutra, Buddha's True Scripture, and Supreme One Scripture—to its limit.
His earlier compliance had merely been to learn the secret he wanted from Mingri Xuan. He had never intended to submit.
"Useless! Did you think I didn't know your methods?" Rather than growing angry at Lin Chuan's struggle, Mingri Xuan smiled.
Now that he had confirmed Lin Chuan likely possessed the key to the Immortal Gate, how could Mingri Xuan possibly have made no preparations beforehand? Lin Chuan's strength and methods had already been laid bare through his previous attacks, giving Mingri Xuan the chance to prepare.
"With all three Primordial Scriptures gathered, along with all the Primordial Immortal Artifacts, your strength has indeed reached a level where no one can match you. But no matter how strong you are, you are still only one person. You are not an immortal!" Mingri Xuan watched Lin Chuan resist with all his might, the smile on his lips growing wider.
It was as though he were watching his prey desperately flee. Unfortunately, it would never escape his grasp.
"I'll show you what true transcendence is!"
As Mingri Xuan's words fell, the Immortal Sealing Platform suddenly trembled. A streak of azure light shot out, and in an instant, the entire world seemed frozen beneath its radiance.
The azure light quickly faded, revealing what lay within.
It