"This array was something I obtained after killing a bandit cultivator. As for where that bandit cultivator got this array, I do not know."
Not a single word Song Wen spoke was true, yet he put on a look of reminiscence.
In truth, he was secretly speculating.
Xuanchengzi's various changes were all related to the Devouring Essence Array.
Could Xuanchengzi have comprehended something extraordinary from the Devouring Essence Array? Song Wen wondered inwardly.
Having gained nothing from his questioning, Xuanchengzi looked somewhat disappointed.
"Is that so?"
Song Wen asked, "Fellow Daoist Xuanchengzi, is there some issue with this Devouring Essence Array? Though I have never tried to set up this array, I can tell that there seems to be no problem with it. It should be able to help extend one's lifespan."
"There is no problem with the array. I merely asked in passing," Xuanchengzi replied perfunctorily.
Neither of them got the answer he wanted from the other. After exchanging a few insincere pleasantries, Song Wen took his leave.
As Xingling Island receded farther and farther beneath his feet, Song Wen asked Xugeng within his sea of consciousness.
"These Ice Nails are incomplete. Is there any way to mend them?"
Xugeng said, "Ice Nails are exceptionally effective against Fallen Immortal Blood, not because this treasure possesses such formidable power in itself. Rather, every long nail is forged from 'cold crystal' and contains a trace of extreme cold qi. So long as these nails are driven into the tentacles of Fallen Immortal Blood, its movements can be stiffened. Then you will have a chance to sever its tentacles."
Song Wen said, "So, the loss of two nails does not have much effect?"
Even Xugeng's tone was uncertain as he replied.
"It should be so. Moreover, cold crystal is an item from