167: Golden Legend

The Six Golden Divine Souls still seemed to retain some consciousness; though their eyes were dull as they moved, traces of hatred would still occasionally surface.

But no matter how strong their will, it couldn't withstand the suppression of the Soul Chains.

The Netherworld Old Ghost's curses were like maggots to bone, controlling their every action.

The Six Zhao Brothers uncontrollably charged towards the protective barrier, then entered Qingzhou without any hindrance.

Zhao Hanyi's consciousness struggled; he stared intently at the city, two voices seemingly tearing at his mind.

"The formation's core! Find the formation's core and destroy it!"

"Kill Liu Chongshan! Avenge! Avenge!"

"Find the formation's core!"

"Avenge!"

"..."

The two voices tore at him incessantly, without end.

Zhao Hanyi's Divine Soul body trembled violently, golden light and black Qi intertwining and coiling around him.

His pupils would sometimes scatter, sometimes coalesce, but the deep crimson hatred in his eyes never faded.

The other five were the same; after entering the protective barrier, they uncontrollably scattered, searching for the formation's core, even ignoring the attacks directed at them by the surrounding people.

***

Lin Chuping, hidden above the temple, frowned as he watched the chaotic scene below.

“System, how could they get in? What are they looking for?”

This expensive protective barrier was supposedly capable of intercepting all malice, so how could it not even stop a few wandering Divine Souls?

This was too presumptuous.

“Ding! The System is detecting…”

A mechanical voice rang in his mind, “Protective barrier integrity 100%, no signs of damage detected.”

“System, are those six golden-glowing guys a ghost sightseeing group? Coming and going as they please?”

“Based on energy analysis, the Six Golden Divine Souls possess special penetrating attributes, suspected to be…”

“Suspected to be what?”

“Suspected to be ancient Bloodline Awakeners, or individuals bearing special destinies.”

“Then what are they looking for?”

“Wait, you don’t need to answer, I know.”

“They are looking for the protective barrier's core. Do we have such a thing?”

In Lin Chuping's vision, these six golden-glowing Divine Souls were yelling about revenge while muttering about the formation's core.

When they spoke of revenge, their minds seemed to clear up a bit.

So, being controlled in such a dazed state, they were here to find the formation's core.

“System, does the protective barrier have a formation's core?”

When Lin Chuping purchased it, he only knew that it could be deployed and retracted at will, and could change size, but what was a formation's core?

He didn't know himself.

Seeing how certain the other party was, could there really be one?

The next second, the System indeed confirmed his guess.

“Host, yes, the formation's core is you. If you die, the formation will fail.”

“There really is one? But since it's me, then it's fine.”

“System, look!”

Lin Chuping lowered his voice, “That leading Golden Divine Soul seems to be struggling!”

Below, Zhao Hanyi's Divine Soul body trembled violently, and the chains rattled.

He sometimes moved towards the east of the city, and sometimes turned back, as if two consciousnesses were fighting for control.

“Struggling is just an attitude; ultimately, he cannot break free.”

Lin Chuping frowned, “But since they can resist, it means their identities are indeed unusual.”

“Golden Divine Souls…”

As he spoke, Zhao Hanyi suddenly let out a silent roar to the sky, and golden light burst forth around him.

The other five Golden Divine Souls in the distance trembled simultaneously, showing signs of brief lucidity.

“Interesting…”

Lin Chuping stroked his chin.

Eliminating these few ghostly entities was easier for Lin Chuping than eating and drinking.

However, Lin Chuping did not intend to do so.

These Divine Souls were controlled and were also victims; within a controllable range, he would not kill them all.

Also, Lin Chuping really liked the color of these Divine Souls.

Golden legend, wow!

Who could refuse?!

Withdrawing his gaze, Lin Chuping turned his attention to the other side.

The Qingzhou Cultivators were scrambling to pursue the Golden Divine Souls, various Talismans and Magical Artifacts flying everywhere, yet they couldn't even touch the Golden Divine Souls.

“These rookies…”

Do they not even have a way to deal with Divine Souls?

The future of humanity is truly worrying!

“Host, let’s go!”

“Qingzhou is your territory; these guys dare to cause trouble, completely disregarding you.”

The System was eager to try; although Thunder Punishment Divine Art might not necessarily hit such special Divine Souls, its Host was at the third layer of the Divine Cultivation Art.

Daring to provoke in Qingzhou, one slash and each of them would be gone.

And that one outside waving a small flag, a hundred and eighty slashes directly.

Lin Chuping heard this, and a hint of playfulness flashed in his eyes: “System, why are you so proactive today? Could it be that these few Golden Divine Souls have something special about them?”

“Ding! This System is merely diligently upholding the Host's prestige.”

“Heh, speaking one thing and meaning another.”

Lin Chuping chuckled softly, his gaze returning to the chaotic battlefield below.

The Six Zhao Brothers' Golden Divine Souls charged rampant through the city; Cultivators along their path scattered, and the scene was a mess.

“How boring.”

The protective barrier was good, but it also made these people lose their sense of crisis, becoming so vulnerable.

Lin Chuping stood with his hands behind his back in the clouds, his frown deepening.

“Is the Host reflecting on the drawbacks of the protective barrier?” The System keenly perceived his thoughts.

“Mm.”

Lin Chuping sighed softly, “I originally thought that setting up a protective barrier would ensure peace for this region, but I didn't expect it to turn these people into hothouse flowers instead.”