Published: September 9, 2025
Chapter 871: Exploring the Vortex
“Your sect originated from Great Jin?” This time, Han Li was greatly surprised and momentarily stunned.
“That’s correct. But that was many, many years ago. Because it was so long ago, our Supreme True Sect has long since severed that line of inheritance. Aside from a few particularly ancient cultivation techniques, most of our current spell formations and legacies no longer have much connection to the Supreme True Sect. If it weren’t for this matter, I would probably never have found this ancient scripture hidden in our sect’s secret land, and this truth might have remained unknown forever,” Master Zhiyang sighed.
“Fellow cultivator Zhiyang, does the scripture say anything about the sealing magic formation? Have you found any way to resolve this calamity from it?” Han Li asked thoughtfully.
“Although the scripture speaks very solemnly about the sealing, stating it is a permanent responsibility of our lineage, the related information is rather vague with no detailed instructions. Fortunately, it did provide a rough composition of the sealing magic formation. The three of us gathered some formation masters and, after years of research, finally discovered a way to repair the formation,” Taoist Ning said gravely.
“However, this method requires not only a large concentration of advanced-stage cultivators but also one person to venture deep into the demonic energy and bury a formation array at the specified depth of the sea. This is why we sought out Fellow cultivator Han. Only your evil-repelling divine thunder can truly restrain the demonic energy from entering and demonizing the body, allowing a thorough investigation,” Wei Wuya calmly explained.
Han Li frowned slightly upon hearing this.
“Judging by all of you, you must have developed this method some time ago. I only recently returned to Luoyun Sect. Before that, I wonder what method you planned to use to deliver the formation array into the depths of the demonic energy?” Han Li asked leisurely after relaxing his brow.
Wei Wuya and Master Zhiyang exchanged a glance and were momentarily stunned by his words.
“It seems nothing escapes Fellow cultivator Han. We had indeed prepared another method before. We intended to use several Treasures of Demon Exorcism from our major forces and concentrate them on one cultivator practicing demon-repelling cultivation techniques, then send that person into the demonic energy to test the waters. But the demonic energy below is so fierce that this method only had about a 40 to 50 percent chance of success, with a high risk of failure. But your evil-repelling divine thunder is different. Its power is specifically effective against demonic energy, so having you do it will make it almost effortless,” Master Zhiyang said with a smile.
“I see! That is indeed a good method,” Han Li chuckled lightly.
“Normally, since this concerns all of Tian Nan, I should agree immediately. But before I commit, may I first see how powerful this boundless demonic energy really is? I do not wish to act without confidence,” Han Li said, his eyes flickering.
“That is only natural. Right now, Heartsong Old Demon is monitoring the demonic energy changes near the great vortex. Why don’t you go see for yourself? The sooner we reseal the demonic energy, the sooner we can rest easy,” Master Zhiyang readily agreed without hesitation. Wei Wuya nodded in agreement without objection.
Seeing their reactions, Han Li relaxed slightly. It seemed there was no trap here, and most likely no problems.
The three immediately left Master Zhiyang’s secluded mansion and headed straight toward the immense spiritual source Han Li had sensed.
Once outside Spiritual Turtle Island, the three transformed into three long rainbows shooting off westward.
After flying over a hundred miles, they finally saw a white glowing orb shimmering on the distant sea surface. A large area of five-colored rosy clouds gathered and spun high in the sky, forming a gigantic inverted funnel that seemed faintly connected at one end to the light orb below, creating an extremely strange spectacle.