285: Chapter 285 Purifying the Alien Node

"Yes! Master!" Hun Cangxuan, the Hun Clan Void Immortal Ancestor hurriedly scrambled up, following closely behind like a loyal old servant.

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Taichu Divine City, located three thousand miles outside the Primal Ancient Mine, was one of the most prosperous cities in the entire Central State.

Because it backed onto the mysterious and dangerous Primal Ancient Mine, it was rich in Source Stones.

The outer skin of a Source Stone shielded Divine Sense, but the interior might Seal Primordial Spirit Medicines, Peerless Divine Weapons, or even Primordial Creatures.

Just then.

High in the sky, ten thousand miles above the city, the originally clear sky suddenly split open with a Void Realm crack.

Two figures stepped out from the crack, treading through the air.

The leader was dressed in clothes as white as snow, with black hair cascading like a waterfall. Surrounded by a faint immortal light, his temperament was extraordinary and refined, like a Banished Immortal descending to the mortal world; it was Lu Yuan.

Half a step behind him was an old man in black robes with a sinister and terrifying aura and an aged face. He was none other than the recently surrendered Soul Clan Void Immortal Ancestor, Hun Cangxuan, the Hun Clan Void Immortal Ancestor.

"Lead the way to the node," Lu Yuan looked down at the crowd below, who appeared like ants, and spoke indifferently.

"Yes, it is beneath a dilapidated ancient temple in the south of the city."

Hun Cangxuan, the Hun Clan Void Immortal Ancestor bowed in response, identified the direction, and led Lu Yuan, turning into a streak of light that flew straight toward the south of the city.

Although Taichu Divine City was prosperous, the southern part was a slum. The buildings here were low and dilapidated, forming a sharp contrast with the luxury of the city center.

Amidst the cluttered buildings, an long-abandoned ancient temple seemed out of place.

Although the temple was ruined and covered in rubble, if someone knowledgeable in Feng Shui looked closely, they would find that this place was situated right on a Spiritual Vein node of the entire city, a place of extreme Yin.

"Whoosh—"

The two figures landed on the open ground in front of the ancient temple.

As soon as they landed, they saw a handsome young man dressed in purple-gold robes and wearing a jade crown sitting cross-legged in front of the temple.

Around him were thousands of small pitch-black Formation Flags, each painted with a hideous ghostly face.

These Formation Flags were arranged according to a strange pattern, faintly forming a massive skull design that emitted a heart-palpitating bloody aura and resentment.

It was the Soul Clan's Hun Fanxian.

At this moment, he was excitedly adjusting the Formation Plate in his hand, his eyes flashing with a bloodthirsty light.

"It's done! The Ten Thousand Souls Grand Array is complete. Once the auspicious hour arrives, all the ants in this city will become my nourishment!"

Just then, he sensed the arrival of two powerful auras.

Hun Fanxian looked up abruptly. When he saw who it was, the wariness on his face instantly turned into fanatical joy, and he hurriedly stood up to greet them.

"Greetings, Old Ancestor! Your grandson has lived up to the heavy responsibility and is fully prepared! The Ten Thousand Souls Grand Array can be activated at any time! As soon as the Source Technique Convention begins, I can..."

Before he could finish, his gaze suddenly froze.

For he saw the white-robed man standing in front of his Old Ancestor, with hands behind his back and an indifferent expression.

The Old Ancestor was actually half a step behind this person? And in such a respectful posture?

Hun Fanxian was stunned, then his brow furrowed, and a hint of displeasure flashed in his eyes. "Old Ancestor, who is this? Such a secretive matter concerns our Soul Clan's ten-thousand-year plan. How could you bring an outsider? If word gets out..."

*Slap!*

A crisp sound of a slap suddenly rang out.

Before Hun Fanxian could finish his sentence, he was sent flying off the ground by a massive force, spinning three times in the air before crashing heavily onto the ground.

Half of his face instantly swelled up like a pig's head, and several teeth flew out.

"Presumptuous!"

Hun Cangxuan, the Hun Clan Void Immortal Ancestor withdrew his hand, his body overflowing with Killing Intent as he roared at the bewildered Hun Fanxian, "Blind your dog eyes! What outsider? This is the Master! The supreme Master!"

"From now on, seeing the Master is like seeing me! No, you must be even more respectful than when seeing me! Hurry up and kneel down!"

Hun Cangxuan, the Hun Clan Void Immortal Ancestor was truly anxious now, breaking out in a cold sweat.

This grandson of his was used to being arrogant and overbearing. If a single word annoyed Lu Yuan, not only would this grandson die, but even he, the Old Ancestor, would suffer with him.

Hun Fanxian clutched his face, ignoring the pain, completely stunned.

Master?

His own invincible Old Ancestor, who had dominated the Northern Plains for thousands of years and even killed Void Immortals, actually called someone who looked younger than himself 'Master'?

Although he had ten thousand doubts, shocks, and grievances in his heart, under the Old Ancestor's fierce gaze that looked ready to devour him, Hun Fanxian still felt the fear from the depths of his Bloodline.

He had to suppress his humiliation, trembling as he crawled up and knelt before Lu Yuan: "Gree... Greetings, Master."

"Mm."

Lu Yuan didn't even spare a glance at this so-called Soul Clan Prodigy. He stepped right past Hun Fanxian and walked straight into the dilapidated ancient temple.

Most of the temple's interior had already collapsed. In the center, where a divine statue was originally enshrined, there was now a pitch-black vortex about three zhang in diameter.

The vortex was not static but was slowly rotating, like an eyeball leading to an abyss.

Strands of eerie aura that did not belong to this world were constantly seeping out from the vortex; this was the Otherworldly Node.

"It's here."

Lu Yuan narrowed his eyes slightly, his Divine Sense instantly scanning the entire node.

According to this progress, as long as a large-scale blood sacrifice was performed, this node would be completely opened. At that time, the passage between the two worlds would stabilize, and the Otherworldly Army could drive straight in.

"Fortunately, the space barrier hasn't completely shattered yet; there's just a loophole."

Lu Yuan breathed a sigh of relief. If it were truly completely connected, even as a Void Immortal, sealing it would require some effort.

At this time, Hun Fanxian, clutching his swollen face, also followed in. Seeing Lu Yuan staring at the vortex, he thought he was admiring his masterpiece and couldn't help but say in a tone of seeking credit:

"Ol... Master, look, this node is already extremely active.

Your servant used eighty-one kinds of poisonous insects and the Essence Blood of three thousand Cultivators to nourish it. As long as the Cultivators of the whole city are sacrificed, this..."

"Shut up!"

Hun Cangxuan, the Hun Clan Void Immortal Ancestor was scared to the point of his Soul Flying Away and Spirit Scattering, his heart nearly jumping out of his chest.

He backhanded him with another slap, sending Hun Fanxian tumbling to the ground.

"Who told you to sacrifice? Who told you to set up the formation? Hurry up and dismantle that damn array for me!"

At this moment, Hun Cangxuan, the Hun Clan Void Immortal Ancestor wished he could kill this idiot with a single palm strike.

Didn't he see that the Master's expression had turned cold? This was about saving the world, not destroying it! How could this grandson have no situational awareness at all?

Hun Fanxian was so aggrieved he was about to cry, tears welling up in his eyes.

This was clearly the order you personally gave before, saying it had to be foolproof. How has it all become my fault now?

Lu Yuan ignored the farce between the grandfather and grandson.

He reached out his slender, jade-like palm. In the center of his palm, a platinum-colored flame suddenly leaped out.

The flame had no temperature, yet it carried a majestic and holy aura that could purify everything.

Ranked third on the Heavenly Fire Ranking—the World Purifying Heaven Burning Flame!

It specifically countered all evil, filth, and baleful things in the world.

"Go."

Lu Yuan flicked his finger.