The Ruins Spirit that had been surrounding the island seemed to sense something extremely terrifying as Han Xuanji and his group approached. They let out terrified howls and retreated like a tide, making way for them without daring to obstruct them.
They trembled, not daring to even glance at Han Xuanji or Han You beside him.
The Nether Crow, seeing this scene of "everyone fleeing," was first taken aback, then puffed out its little chest and cawed triumphantly:
"See that, brat! This is the might of your Lord Crow! These pathetic Ruins Spirit, sensing my return, are scared out of their wits!"
Jiang Hao couldn't help but roll his eyes and complained:
"Come on, they're clearly afraid of Senior Brother Han. What does it have to do with you, even a single Spirit Stone?"
"What do you know! That's called presence; all strong people have it!"
Nether Crow was stubborn, but his confidence was clearly lacking. He secretly glanced at Han Xuanji, whose expression was calm.
Han Xuanji ignored their bickering and quietly observed the barrier. The moment Han Xuanji touched the barrier, a system notification sounded.
[The eight-star sign-in location " Nine Nether Island " has been detected. Sign in now?]
"Is this also a place for eight-star check-ins?"
Han Xuanji pondered to himself, realizing that the Nine Nether Dao-Devouring Phoenix was indeed extraordinary.
"System, check-in."
As soon as Han Xuanji had a thought, system notifications followed one after another.
[Congratulations, host, you have successfully checked in at the eight-star check-in location " Nine Nether Island " and obtained the " Reincarnation Devil-Refining Grand Formation Diagram ".]
Han Xuanji nodded secretly, not immediately studying the array diagram, but continuing to sign in.
[Congratulations, host, you have successfully checked in at the eight-star check-in location " Nine Nether Island " and obtained the " Nirvana Dao Instruction ".]
[Congratulations, host, you have successfully checked in at the eight-star check-in location " Nine Nether Island " and obtained the " Life Source Core ".]
After checking in three times, the system indicated that I could no longer check in.
Han Xuanji nodded slightly; all three rewards were extraordinary.
The first reward is the array diagram of this Reincarnation Devil-Refining Grand Formation, which is the key to solving the current problem.
As Han Xuanji received the reward, a vast and complex torrent of information instantly flooded into Han Xuanji mind.
That was not just a simple blueprint, but a complete inheritance containing supreme array techniques!
It details every aspect of this ancient array, every key node, and even the secrets of its connection to the origin of the Nether Sea and the laws governing its operation...
This was tantamount to revealing all the secrets of this peerless formation to Han Xuanji without reservation.
Soon, considering that Han Xuanji was originally a master of array formations, his understanding of this array was probably not much different from that of the array setter, the Nirvana Dao Venerable.
"Good."
Han Xuanji comprehended the array diagram, slowly opened his eyes, and the divine light in his eyes became even more profound, as if countless Dao runes were rising and falling within them.
The remaining two rewards include the Nirvana Dao Instruction, a legacy left by the Nirvana Dao Venerable, which contains his profound understanding and supreme supernatural Divine Ability regarding the Great Dao such as "life and death," "reincarnation," "destruction," and "sealing."
This Method Formula points directly to the realm of Hunyuan, and is profound and unfathomable. If one can comprehend it, it will be of immeasurable benefit to Han Xuanji in perfecting his own Great Dao and deepening his understanding of the origins of many Great Daos.
The Life Source Core is a top-tier heavenly materials and earthly treasures. It looks like a small, emerald-green bird and contains a primordial "life" rule power. The Nirvana Dao Venerable used this to connect the island, the great formation, and the origin of the Nether Sea, perfectly sealing the Nine Nether Dao-Devouring Phoenix.
At this moment, Han You and Jiang Hao were still pondering, while Nether Crow wanted to go in but was stopped, and was anxiously pacing around.
With a wave of his hand, Han Xuanji found the weak point in the formation, protecting the two people and the crow, and easily broke through the barrier, officially setting foot on this sealed island.
Upon entering the island, the terrifying sense of oppression instantly intensified several levels.
The dark red sky hung low, as if composed of congealed blood, and countless enormous dark golden chains, like living mountains, crisscrossed in the void, emitting a deep and eternal roar.
At the core of the chains was a colossal, indescribable dark shadow. Just a glance at it felt as if one's very soul would be sucked in. That was the Nine Nether Dao-Devouring Phoenix!
However, a closer look reveals that this unparalleled formation has indeed malfunctioned.
At some of the chain joints, the dark gold runes that should have been running smoothly now appeared somewhat dim and unstable, and even some places showed fine cracks.
"Waaaaah... My shackles... How did they become like this!"
Looking at the malfunctioning chains, the Nether Crow felt no joy, only sorrow, and wept even more bitterly.
"This is the supreme formation that sealed me! How could it be so damaged!"
It flew to a rune with fine cracks, carefully touched it with its little wings, and looked on with deep regret:
"This wear and tear! It's like a pearl covered in dust, a precious sword rusted! It's so beneath me! It's so beneath the dignity of the Nine Nether Dao-Devouring Phoenix!"
Jiang Hao watched as Nether Crow looked on with heartache at the damage to the great formation that sealed him, and his lips twitched even more violently.
This guy's way of thinking is truly beyond the comprehension of ordinary people.
Its thought process was so strange that even Han Xuanji couldn't help but take another look at it.
Han You looked at the whimpering Nether Crow with some confusion and asked:
"It's broken, shouldn't you be happy? Why are you crying?"
Upon hearing this, the Nether Crow explained:
"It's like... like a prison cell holding a notorious criminal. It has to be impregnable, as solid as a fortress, to be worthy of the prisoner's status, right?"
Now that this prison cell is about to collapse, it makes me, the one locked up inside, feel quite embarrassed!
"Besides, if the great formation is broken and I can't get out, wouldn't that make me look incompetent?"
Everyone: "..."
Jiang Hao remained silent, gesturing for him to shut up, then pondered:
"In that case, wouldn't it be much easier to dispel the great formation?"
"Um..."
Han Xuanji's gaze swept across the entire formation, a slight light flashing in his Double Pupils, and he slowly spoke:
"This is... Dao-Devouring Insect?"
Han Xuanji quickly discovered the trick. He had initially thought that some special Ruins Spirit had sneaked in and damaged the great formation, but it turned out to be the Dao-Devouring Insect.
They are extremely small, like miniature beetles, with a translucent dark gold body, but their mouthparts are exceptionally sharp, constantly gnawing at the energy of the Great Dao Principle flowing within the runic structure!
It was these inconspicuous little things that, over the long years, gradually eroded the foundation of the great formation.
" Dao-Devouring Insect? What's that?"
The Nether Crow followed Han Xuanji's gaze.
They also saw the Dao-Devouring Insect crawling in and out of the chains, and some of them had even penetrated deep into its body.
"Gah! So it's these damn little bugs!"
The Nether Crow cawed angrily, and immediately a series of unpleasant images came to mind.