webnovelfull Chapter 1346
Chapter 1346
The black mist in the Demon Abyss was thinner than before. The life force that clung to the bone was still there, but it was as weak as a candle in the wind, only able to cause a faint stinging sensation on the skin.
Qin He dragged Zhang Xiu along and found a natural stone cave deep in the Demon Abyss.
Several glowing magic crystals were embedded in the top of the grotto, and layers of dark ice crystals were condensed on the rock walls, which could better isolate the external divine soul from detection, if any.
He threw Zhang Xiu into the center of the cave, and with a surge of demonic energy at his fingertips, he first carved three circular base arrays on the ground.
The outermost layer is the Demon-Attracting Pattern, which can draw in surrounding demonic energy; the middle layer is the Soul-Locking Pattern, engraved with fine barbed lines, specifically designed to bind the soul; the innermost layer is the Spirit-Gathering Pattern, used to stabilize the energy of the array's core.
Taking out the previously obtained Level 4 Soul-Capturing Crystal Core, Qin He pressed it into the groove of the central Spirit-Gathering Pattern.
The moment the crystal core came into contact with the magic runes, it emitted a black halo, and the soul shadows moving within began to flow along the runes.
He then placed the two vengeful spirit flowers at the eye of the left and right soul-locking patterns. The vengeful spirit energy on the petals merged with the demonic patterns, transforming into two pale black energy bands.
One flower would have been enough, but to be on the safe side, Qin He used both. Who knows if the Divine Court had set up any restrictions in this regard?
Finally, he crushed the Nether Jade and scattered it along the edge of the base array, and used Styx Sand to create a passage connecting the three ring arrays.
"This array uses the Soul-Capturing Crystal Core as a guide, the Vengeful Soul Flower to lock the soul, and the Netherworld Jade and Styx Sand to stabilize the array's foundation. It can both isolate the fluctuations of the soul and forcibly strip away the memories in the sea of consciousness." Qin He muttered to himself, his fingertips lightly tapping with demonic flames, and the three array patterns lit up simultaneously.
In the dim light of the activated magic array, Zhang Xiu slowly opened his eyes.
Their eyes met, and Qin He squatted down, speaking calmly: "Li Linfeng has reached the outer edge of the Demon Abyss, but he dares not come in. The demonic energy deep within the Demon Abyss will suppress his merit and holy light; coming in would be suicide."
Zhang Xiu's pupils contracted slightly, but he still said firmly, "Lord Li has his own way of breaking the abyss. Your methods won't last long."
"That's enough to hold out until we've searched your soul." Qin He tapped the array patterns on the ground with his fingertips. "You should know that the Demon Abyss can conceal the secrets of heaven, and nothing here can be predicted. Only I know what you're saying."
He paused, his tone softening slightly: "What I want to know is just some information that isn't exactly confidential to the Heavenly Court, something that won't put you in too much trouble. If you tell me, I promise not to destroy your soul and will minimize your losses."
"You're delusional!" Zhang Xiu spat fiercely, his eyes filled with fanaticism. "I am a Divine Court Enforcer, born a member of the Divine Court, and will die a member of the Divine Court! How could I bow down to a demon like you!"
Qin He's patience was wearing thin. He stared at Zhang Xiu's face, which was flushed with excitement, and his gaze suddenly sharpened. "Stop proclaiming your loyalty. It's not that you don't want to tell me, but that you dare not betray the Divine Court, is that right?"
These words struck Zhang Xiuxin like a heavy hammer blow.
His eyes flickered for a moment, then were replaced by resentment: "Demon, do not sow discord! My loyalty to the Divine Court is unwavering, forever!"
Qin He stood up, already understanding the situation.
The Divine Court's control over its subordinates was far more terrifying than he had imagined. It had probably already planted a restriction in Zhang Xiu's soul, and the price of betrayal would be enough to make his soul disappear.
"In that case, let's begin." Qin He took a few steps back and formed a complex hand seal with his hands.
As the hand seals changed, the magic array on the ground suddenly burst forth with blinding black light.
The outer layer of demonic runes spun wildly, drawing all the demonic energy within the cave into the array; the middle layer of soul-locking runes produced two black chains of light that precisely wrapped around Zhang Xiu's neck and drilled into his body through his seven orifices; the central soul-capturing crystal core emitted a buzzing sound, and the soul shadow within became increasingly violent.
Zhang Xiu let out a shrill scream, and his body began to convulse violently.
He could clearly feel his soul being pulled by an invisible force, and the memories in his sea of consciousness surged like a tide, only to be forcibly stripped away.
"The Divine Court will avenge me! We will meet again! The day we meet again will be the day you die!" Zhang Xiu's voice gradually weakened, and his eyes began to glaze over.
Qin He's eyes were solemn as he continuously changed hand seals, controlling the power of the magic array. What he wanted was the complete memory, not a shattered soul.
The halo of the Soul-Capturing Crystal Core grew brighter and brighter, projecting Zhang Xiu's soul onto the magic array. Those fragments of memories about the Divine Court were condensing at a visible speed.