705: Chapter 705 Fifth-Order Spiritual Treasure: The Myriad Soul Banner

ten thousand soul banner!

Ghost King Lian Yue probed into the ten thousand soul banner with her Divine Sense to examine it carefully, discovering that while its level was not particularly high, it possessed many profound mysteries.

It contained a Yin-gathering space capable of accommodating thousands of Yin souls, and the banner itself was crafted from unknown materials, able to absorb the power of Yin souls to grow stronger.

She attempted to channel the Yin Qi and Soul Power within her body into the banner; a fierce, ominous aura of Nether Ghost fiend slowly spread, and a Ghost Realm spontaneously formed.

"This..."

Ghost King Lian Yue was startled. This ten thousand soul banner was clearly only at the top of the fourth grade, yet the might it displayed was no less than that of a fifth-grade Spirit Treasure.

"The ten thousand soul banner is a supreme treasure of the Soul Dao. The more Yin souls it collects, the stronger its power becomes. Refine it with your body as the main soul and test whether it has an upper limit."

Liu Xuan had Ghost King Lian Yue become the main soul of the ten thousand soul banner, partly to see if it could resolve Ghost King Lian Yue's current predicament, and partly out of curiosity regarding the upper limit of this supreme treasure.

The Black Death Marsh had at least over a hundred million Yin souls, more than a hundred Nascent Soul Ghost Cultivators, and even Ghost Kings like Ghost King Lian Yue, who was a Peak Middle Stage Soul Transformation Ghost King. If all of them were taken into the ten thousand soul banner, the power would be...

Ghost King Lian Yue looked at Liu Xuan, a trace of hesitation on her face. The more profound the ten thousand soul banner was, the more she felt concerned.

Once she became the main soul of the ten thousand soul banner, she would essentially become a Spirit Treasure Artifact spirit, controlled by Liu Xuan.

"Rest assured!"

"You and I are Dao Companions, not master and slave. I only had you become the main soul of the ten thousand soul banner as a temporary measure. If you feel the ten thousand soul banner restricts you in the future, or if you don't like this supreme treasure, you can be replaced at any time."

Liu Xuan did not like Puppets; he preferred living people. If not for the fact that Ghost King Lian Yue was a Yin soul entity, giving her the ten thousand soul banner directly would have been the same; in any case, he could retrieve anything rewarded by the System at any time...

"I trust you!"

After only a moment of hesitation, Ghost King Lian Yue made up her mind and smiled brightly. She then released her Divine Soul and slowly merged with the ten thousand soul banner.

"Hum~"

The ten thousand soul banner slowly rose into the air, the banner growing larger and larger. The Nether Qi transformed into countless roots, frantically absorbing the yin fiend.

Inside the space of the ten thousand soul banner, the previous main soul, Ghost Commander Youming, was kicked out of the main soul position. Ghost King Lian Yue, the Ghost King, exuded a cold, clear moonlight, hovering in the sky like a goddess descending to the world.

"What a profound Spirit Treasure; it has actually begun to advance because of my Fusion!"

Only after truly merging with the ten thousand soul banner did Ghost King Lian Yue realize that this treasure was far more profound than she had imagined.

As the main soul, she could control all the Yin souls collected into the ten thousand soul banner. If she could take all the Yin souls of the Black Death Marsh into the ten thousand soul banner, with the support of hundreds of millions of Yin souls and the expansion of the Ghost Realm, its cohesion would definitely be countless times stronger than the Earth Vein Grand Array.

At that time, by borrowing the power of the hundreds of millions of Yin souls in the ten thousand soul banner, even if her cultivation had not achieved a Breakthrough, her strength could reach the level of a Late-stage Spirit Transformation Ghost Emperor. And not just barely comparable, but truly capable of fighting beyond her rank.

Ghost King Lian Yue was extremely excited. Although the true owner of this ten thousand soul banner was Liu Xuan and she was only the main soul, as long as Liu Xuan did not interfere, she was effectively half the owner of the ten thousand soul banner, and her strength could take a major step forward because of it.

Looking at it from another angle, there were actually benefits to becoming the main soul of the ten thousand soul banner and being controlled by Liu Xuan.

Having spent many years with Liu Xuan, Ghost King Lian Yue knew his personality very well. He was very suspicious; if she didn't let him grasp some weaknesses, this powerful thigh wouldn't be so easy to cling to.

There were thousands of Concubines in the backyard of the Liu residence, including the Peach Blossom Demon Saint and great Cultivators like Jiang Xingwan who had newly reached the Late-stage Spirit Transformation. If she didn't pay something, how could she compete with these people in the future?

"Too slow!" While Ghost King Lian Yue was excited about the profound nature of the ten thousand soul banner, Liu Xuan was dissatisfied with its slow advancement.

"At this current speed, it will be too late by the time it advances to the fifth grade. Try bringing all your subordinates in." Liu Xuan instructed.

Ghost King Lian Yue's eyes brightened, and she nodded: "Okay!"

After saying this, she flew out of the ten thousand soul banner space, manipulated the Ghost Realm of the ten thousand soul banner to transform into a palace of the Lianyue Immortal Palace, and then used her Divine Soul to transmit a message, ordering her subordinates below to come see her one by one.

Many Nascent Soul Ghost Commanders of the Lianyue Immortal Palace did not suspect anything and flew towards the ten thousand soul banner one after another.

The Lianyue Immortal Palace was entirely white, but now there was an extra black palace. Everyone was a bit puzzled, but they didn't think too much about it and followed orders to enter one after another.

Inside the Ghost Realm hall of the ten thousand soul banner.

Ghost King Lian Yue, the Ghost King, sat high above. After her subordinates had almost all arrived, her cold, clear voice sounded: "The Buddhist sect is besieging us, and the Lianyue Immortal Palace is currently in a time of crisis. However, I have obtained a supreme treasure of the Soul Dao. If we can refine and advance it, we may be able to break this situation. Are you all willing to help?"

"We are willing!"

"We are willing!"

...

By now, regardless of whether Ghost King Lian Yue, the Ghost King, had really obtained some supreme treasure or was just comforting them, everyone had no choice but to be willing.

Even if they weren't willing, they had to be. At this time, if they undermined Ghost King Lian Yue, the Ghost King, they wouldn't need the Buddhist sect to act; they would be killed to sacrifice the banner immediately.

"Very good!"

Ghost King Lian Yue, the Ghost King, nodded with satisfaction, then waved her sleeve, and a rich Nether Qi enveloped the ghosts.

"Release your Divine Souls and merge with the ten thousand soul banner!"

Some Nascent Soul Ghost Commanders loyal to Ghost King Lian Yue did not hesitate and allowed the aura of the ten thousand soul banner to merge with them. Some Nascent Soul Ghost Commanders with stronger self-awareness were more resistant, forcibly resisting the Fusion with the ten thousand soul banner.

"Rest assured, merging into the ten thousand soul banner will not damage your cultivation, but will instead bolster your strength. If you insist on resisting, do not blame me for being heartless!"

After some threats and inducements, coupled with the fact that the ten thousand soul banner was now controlled by Ghost King Lian Yue, and its power to capture and lock souls was formidable, all the Nascent Soul Ghost Commanders, whether willing or not, gradually merged into the ten thousand soul banner.

"Hum hum~~"

The Lianyue Immortal Palace vibrated slightly, its cold, clear moonlight gradually dimming. Conversely, a rich, pitch-black Nether Qi gradually rose.

In the eyes of the various Nascent Soul Ghost Cultivators in the hall of the ten thousand soul banner, the concentration of yin fiend in the surroundings increased rapidly. A huge banner manifested from the Void Realm, and in the darkness, a profound power was added to them.

Upon entering the ten thousand soul banner, their Divine Souls merged with the core of the banner's Nether space.

From then on, as long as the ten thousand soul banner was not destroyed, their true spirits would not die. No matter how severely they were injured outside, as long as Ghost King Lian Yue was willing, she could quickly heal their injuries.

A supreme treasure of the Soul Dao!

Ghost King Lian Yue did not lie to them; this ten thousand soul banner was truly a supreme treasure of the Soul Dao, and merging their Divine Souls into it was not a disadvantage.

"Clatter~"

"Clatter clatter~"

As the yin fiend of the Earth Vein gathered continuously, the concentration of yin fiend in the Nether space became higher and higher. Following the sound of flowing water, an 'Underworld River' that ran through the entire space manifested.

The pure white Lianyue Immortal Palace lowered countless pitch-black chains, which pierced into the yin fiend Earth Vein below, causing many low and mid-level Yin souls to be filled with curiosity.

A flash of light appeared, and Liu Xuan appeared beside Ghost King Lian Yue. He nodded with satisfaction and said: "The ten thousand soul banner has already begun to advance. Judging by its progress, it can become a fifth-grade Spirit Treasure in at most seven days."

"Thank you, Husband~"

Ghost King Lian Yue held Liu Xuan's arm, smiling like a flower, "With the help of the fifth-grade ten thousand soul banner, I have a ninety percent chance of breaking through the Buddhist sect's blockade."

"Too low!" Liu Xuan smiled and shook his head, "I have said before, I do not like taking risks."