In the square, wisps of soul power flowed out like running water, shrouding the entire space.
Duan Chongyu, Lin Shitian, and Wu Zhenzi stood at three different positions in the square. Their gazes were all focused on Ye Chen at the center. There was some shock in their eyes, but more than that, they were gratified and proud.
"Condense!"
A shout suddenly came from Ye Chen's mouth.
The image of a sword and a shield appeared in the sky. The sword was pitch-black and contained a destructive aura, while the shield contained a strong vitality. When the two of them appeared at the same time, the soul fluctuations they emitted caused the ground to tremble. Lin Guanqi felt a piercing pain in his soul and immediately retreated more than ten steps.
Soon, the shadow of the sword and shield disappeared. Ye Chen's closed eyes opened, and a dazzling light flashed through his eyes. It was very deep.
"The Soul-destroying Sword is for killing and can directly attack the soul, while the Soul-suppressing Shield is for defense and can nourish the soul. One attack and one defense, the combination can be said to be perfect." Wu Zhenzi stepped forward with a smile, and the other two nodded slightly in agreement.
Ye Chen withdrew his soul power. In the face of Wu Zhenzi's praise, he did not show any complacency.
Ye Chen had been training hard in the square for nearly a month. At first, it was only Lin Shitian who gave him guidance, but later Duan Chongyu and Wu Zhenzi, two Saints, also joined in. They often provided valuable insights on cultivation, which benefited Ye Chen a lot.
Now, his cultivation had not improved, and was still at the Sixth Heaven of Truth, but Ye Chen had a very deep understanding of the Way of the Soul. He could almost control the two Soul Tactics at will without stagnation. At this point, even Wu Zhenzi, who had the Dharma Body of Delusion, was amazed. Such talent was really shocking.
"Greetings to the three Saints."
At this moment, a figure swept over from the distance, with a strong sword will on his body. It was Hua Haoqiong.
He slowly landed, and the moment his eyes met with Ye Chen's, he suddenly felt his mind tremble a little. He could not help but be surprised.
He felt as if he was facing a Saint expert. Even his soul began to tremble. Ye Chen's control over soul power was too shocking. In just a short month, he was able to intimidate a super expert like Hua Haoqiong.
"Is something the matter?"
Wu Zhenzi asked. He could feel a hint of urgency in Hua Haoqiong's eyes. Something must have happened, otherwise he would not have come here directly.
Hua Haoqiong's eyes narrowed slightly, and he nodded. "Last night, the sealing matrix in the Nine-Feather Tower was bombarded by the Nine-feather Phoenix. Five inner elders were seriously injured. and the whole matrix is in danger. I am afraid it will not last long. it....."
As soon as he finished speaking, there was a dead silence. Everyone's face darkened.
It was normal for the Nine-feathered Phoenix to bombard the sealing formation. However, this time around, five elders were actually seriously injured. It would appear that the Nine-feathered Phoenix's injuries were gradually recovering. If this were to continue, once the Nine-feathered Phoenix completely recovered from its injuries, it would be a calamity for the Ascension Sect.
"Ye Chen, when you first came into contact with the Nine-feather Phoenix, could you determine its strength?"
Lin Shitian exuded a murderous aura. He wanted to gather the power of the three Saints and rush into the Nine-Feather Tower to kill the Nine-feather Phoenix on the spot.
"The Nine-feather Phoenix is an ancient beast that knows how to devour souls. When it was trapped in the Nine-Feather Tower, it was a Saint Beast. Now, it has devoured Xiao Chenxin's soul and cultivated for many years. I am not sure how strong it is, but it is definitely not below Master Duan."
When Ye Chen first came into contact with the Nine-feather Phoenix, just the boundless ferocious aura that it exuded made Ye Chen's soul faint. The boundless Spiritual Fog was really terrifying.
"Right now, the people from the Heavenly Yan Dynasty are still in the Imperial Palace. I've heard that they are very close with Fang Han. With the grudges that Fang Han has with the Ascension Sect, if he were to know that the Ancient Era's Mutated Beast, the Nine Feather Phoenix, was suppressed under the Nine Feather Pagoda, he would definitely make a fuss about it. That Duanmu Feng would also put pressure on the Imperial Family.
Ye Chen spoke again. Lin Shitian's eyes flashed. He had been stationed at the border for many years and was very familiar with the scheming between the dynasties. This was especially so for the Heavenly Yan Dynasty. They had the intention of invading and were constantly thinking of ways to weaken the strength of the Qinwu Dynasty.
Once the Nine-feather Phoenix rushed out of the Nine-Feather Tower, the entire imperial city would fall into chaos. It might even affect the subsequent war between the dynasties.
This matter could affect the entire situation. They had to be careful.
"According to the current situation, if we want to completely resolve this matter, we have to let me enter the Nine-Feather Tower early and suppress the Nine-feather Phoenix."
That Wu Zhenzi shook his head and said, "There are still more than ten days before the date of your appointment with Nine Feather Phoenix. We have to be fully prepared. It's really inappropriate for you to take the risk now." Ye Chen said to the crowd, causing their gazes to narrow slightly. Wu Zhenzi shook his head and said, "There are still more than ten days before your appointment with Nine Feather Phoenix.
"It is precisely because I am not fully prepared that I can deceive the Nine-feather Phoenix."
Ye Chen did not hesitate and spoke decisively. This stunned Wu Zhenzi. He wanted to refute but did not know where to start.
The Nine-feather Phoenix was naturally cunning and would definitely be on guard against Ye Chen. If Ye Chen rushed in, the Nine-feather Phoenix would think that Ye Chen did not see through its scheme and would definitely let down its guard. This would be a great opportunity for Ye Chen.
"Since Ye Chen has already made his decision, we should trust him."
Taking a few steps forward, Duan Chongyu stared at Ye Chen and said, "Although we have the advantage in terms of planning this trip, the Nine-feather Phoenix's strength is still far above yours. If you encounter any danger, immediately escape the Nine-Feather Tower. We will be fully prepared."
"Okay." Ye Chen smiled faintly. He closed his eyes and immediately entered a state of cultivation.
The most important thing for him now was to constantly adjust himself so that he could face the Nine-feather Phoenix in his peak state. He could not allow any mistakes.
Seeing this, the crowd understood Ye Chen's thoughts. They all left and began to plan the entire plan.
Time passed slowly. In the blink of an eye, half a day had passed.
When night began to envelop the Imperial City, the entire Yuhua Sect was in an uproar.
All the Inner Sect disciples had entered the back of the mountain. The large Sect seemed incomparably empty. Only in front of the Nine-Feather Tower stood nearly a hundred people. Their eyes were solemn. They were either setting up an origin array or surveying the terrain. They each had their own division of labor and were extremely strict and solemn.
"Brother, you must come back safely," Ye Yao said in a choked voice as she held Ye Chen's hand and held back her tears.
"Silly girl, this time there are three Saint level cultivators. It can be said to be foolproof. How could anything happen to me?"
Ye Chen stroked Ye Yao's head. He raised his head and looked at Mo Yi in front of him. He whispered, "Help me take care of Yao 'er."
Mo Yi nodded. He opened his mouth slightly and said in a low voice, "You must be careful."
Not far away, more than 20 disciples of the Ye Sect stood. Led by Ye He, they began to seal off the entire area. At the same time, more than 50 Inner Sect Elders soared into the air. Their bodies exuded a strong origin energy of heaven and earth, which condensed into an incomparably huge sealing origin array that enveloped the entire Nine-Feather Tower.
"It's about time," Hua Haoqiong said.
Suddenly, the tightly shut giant bronze door opened again. Everyone's eyes narrowed slightly as they fell on Ye Chen.