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Ming Lingchuan paced with his hands behind his back, his footsteps stirring faint sounds in the silence. "The demonic energy has seeped through the Dragon-Locking Abyss for a thousand years. The cracks in the Nine Luminaries Dragon-Trapping Array are nowhere near as simple as they appear."

He flicked a finger toward the Mountain and River Map in the air, and dark-purple lines suddenly appeared on a cliff face.

"This array eye seems intact, but demonic energy has already bored a hole through it. If you rashly repair the outer layer, the demonic energy inside will erupt and be enough to overturn the entire abyssal valley."

Pointing at the Mountain and River Map, Ming Lingchuan began explaining what Li Yunjing needed to watch out for.

"I understand!"

Li Yunjing's gaze sharpened. He swiftly unfurled the Dragon-Locking Array Analysis, only to find that the array diagram on the bamboo slip matched the location the Sect Leader had pointed out exactly.

"Remember, when repairing the array eye, you must circulate three different formulas at the same time."

Seeing this, Ming Lingchuan smiled faintly. "Use the Separating Fire Art to burn away the demonic energy, the Mystic Ice Art to quell its agitation, and finally the Heavenly Dipper Art to reshape the array foundation."

"This disciple understands!"

Li Yunjing's expression turned solemn. He knew how important this mission was.

"Take these things, too!"

Ming Lingchuan swept his sleeve, summoning three jade bottles, each filled with a different glowing liquid. "These are our sect's secret-refined Demon-Breaking Dew, Soul-Stabilizing Liquid, and Heart-Clearing Paste."

"Demon-Breaking Dew can dispel the erosion of demonic energy, and Soul-Stabilizing Liquid can stabilize your spirit. As for the Heart-Clearing Paste..."

His gaze swept over Li Yunjing. "If you plan to refine pills at the bottom of the abyss, this liquid can keep