Ximen Changqing spoke in a low voice, "When the Heavenly River True Master from the Reincarnation Divine Sect gave me this formation, I sensed something was wrong with it. I have a basic understanding of formations, so I specifically copied the formation and kept it in my divine sense jade slip to study it over time. Only a few days ago did I realize that the formation's purpose is to absorb Spiritual Qi! Whether it takes a year or just three months, the formation will drain all the Spiritual Qi within a radius of five thousand miles."
Chu Xuan frowned. "What's the point of that?"
Ximen Changqing's expression grew more serious. "This kind of formation isn't unique. Every city's outskirts has one of these formations. The Heavenly Metal Battlefield isn't very large. If these Deity Transformation-level formations are allowed to absorb Spiritual Qi unchecked, they will eventually drain all the Spiritual Qi from the entire battlefield.
All of us cultivators will end up in an environment devoid of Spiritual Qi. Over time, our internal Spiritual Qi will start to dissipate to maintain balance. And if we run out of spirit stones, our cultivation will decline. All our centuries of hard work will be for nothing! I will be forced to completely turn to the demonic path. Fellow Daoist He should understand this situation now."
Ximen Changqing laughed bitterly, his expression full of despair.
Chu Xuan thought for a moment. "Is it possible for me to take a look at that divine sense jade slip?"
"Of course."
Ximen Changqing slapped his storage bag and took out a divine sense jade slip, handing it over to Chu Xuan.
Chu Xuan placed it against his forehead, quickly examining the formation within. His brows furrowed as he observed the formation's layout. Although he wasn't a Nascent Soul-level formation master, he had set up many formations before. Even if he hadn't personally practiced with them, he had seen enough to be able to deduce the general purpose of this one.
After a moment, Chu Xuan returned the jade slip to Ximen Changqing, his voice steady. "This is serious. We need to inform the Heaven Shaking Divine Sect immediately."
Ximen Changqing nodded eagerly. "Exactly! The Reincarnation Divine Sect has treated me unjustly, so I will return the favor."
He sighed deeply, his voice tinged with a sense of helplessness. "All I want now is to preserve my life."
Chu Xuan seemed to be thinking deeply, then glanced at Ximen Changqing with a knowing look. "So, about Miaoyong..."
Ximen Changqing coughed awkwardly. "In order to gain the trust of the demonic sect, I need to prove my loyalty. By killing Miaoyong and seizing the formation, the demonic sect will have no choice but to trust me."
Chu Xuan couldn't help but chuckle. "This is easy. Who are you selling information to? Take me to meet him."
Ximen Changqing scratched his head. "Fellow Daoist He... with all due respect, it seems you're not well-known in the demonic sect. If I bring you there, will they even recognize you?"
Chu Xuan smiled lightly. "Just tell me who it is, and I'll handle the rest."
Ximen Changqing spoke in a low voice. "Shang Xingchen."
Chu Xuan chuckled softly. "In that case, no problem. He'll recognize me. Just set up the time."
Ximen Changqing nodded and was about to speak when suddenly the ground trembled violently. It felt as though countless gigantic elephants were trampling the earth, rushing from far to near, causing the entire city to shake.
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Both men's expressions changed. They immediately flew out of the house and onto the city wall of Heaven-Six City.
Ximen Changqing, Bai Cangsong, and Xiao Xian exchanged a glance, immediately making a decision. freewebnσvel.cøm
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