149: The Third Instrument, a Secret Treasure of the Linguistics

In the hour of the ox, the blood-colored clouds in the night sky were slightly thinner, and the cold moonlight pierced through the gaps in the clouds, scattering onto the old site of the Yu Family in the eastern part of the continent. This once glorious Family residence was now nothing but ruins and broken walls. The weathered Yu Family runes carved on the crumbling stone tablets glowed faintly green in the moonlight. In the center of the old site, a half-collapsed ancestral hall stood alone. The stone lions at the entrance of the ancestral hall were already severely damaged, yet they still maintained a guardian posture, surrounded by a faint trace of spiritual power. They had clearly been blessed by ancient runes, allowing them to be preserved to this day amidst the erosion of time and the spread of Evil Energy.

Lu Chen, Miss Yu Lan, Chu Feng, and others arrived at the Yu Family's old site, treading under the moonlight. Since the holy spirit pill was refined, the allied army's defense line had temporarily stabilized, but the activation speed of the Evil Clan's altar on the other side of the passage was accelerating, and the vast, eerie aura hung over their heads like a sharp sword, not allowing anyone to slack off. It was at this moment that the remnant soul of the Holy Spirit Guards' commander forcibly condensed again, bringing clues to the third holy spirit artifact.

"Alliance Leader, the third holy spirit artifact is called the 'holy spirit seal,' and it is a symbol of authority for the ancient Holy Spirit Guards, refined from Holy Spirit Essence Blood and Nine Heavens Profound Jade. It can suppress evil and command heroic souls." The remnant soul's aura grew weaker, almost dissipating. "This Seal has a deep connection with the Yu Family. Back then, the Yu Family Ancestor was a scribe for the Holy Spirit Guards and was entrusted by the commander to bring the holy spirit seal back to the Yu Family's Secret Cache to prevent it from falling into the hands of the Evil Clan. Now, the holy spirit seal is in a secret chamber at the Yu Family's old site, originating from the same source as Miss Yu Lan's myriad manifestations pendant, and can only be activated by the yu family bloodline."

Upon hearing this, the myriad manifestations pendant around Miss Yu Lan's neck grew intensely hot, resonating strongly with the surrounding Yu Family runes. "No wonder I always felt a connection between the jade pendant and the Family's old site. It turns out it was the guidance of the holy spirit seal." A flicker of determination appeared in her eyes. "I am willing to lead everyone to the secret cache and retrieve the holy spirit seal!"

Everyone followed Miss Yu Lan towards the ancestral hall. The interior of the ancestral hall was already dilapidated, with moonlight leaking through the roof, illuminating the dust-covered ground and scattered sacrificial vessels. Miss Yu Lan walked to the stone wall behind the ancestral hall, pressed the myriad manifestations pendant against it, and began chanting an ancient Yu Family incantation. As the incantation sounded, the myriad manifestations pendant erupted with dazzling green light, and the runes on the stone wall were activated one by one. The green light and runes intertwined, forming a complex activation Formation.

"Boom!"

The stone wall slowly receded inward, revealing a pitch-black entrance to a secret chamber. A faint Holy Spirit Power lingered at the entrance, distinctly different from the Evil Energy of the Myriad Evil Grotto, pure and peaceful. Chu Feng, holding his evil-breaking saber, was the first to enter, cautiously scanning his surroundings. "There's no Evil Energy aura inside, only rich spiritual power fluctuations."

Everyone entered the secret chamber one after another. The secret chamber was not large, about ten feet square. The walls were built of millennium profound stone, carved with Yu Family runes and holy spirit runes. The two merged, forming a natural protective Formation. In the center of the secret chamber, a palm-sized golden Seal floated on a stone platform. The Seal was carved with a Holy Spirit Bird with spread wings, surrounded by golden spiritual light—it was indeed the holy spirit seal.

The holy spirit seal and Miss Yu Lan's myriad manifestations pendant echoed each other, green light and golden light intertwining to form a magnificent light curtain. Miss Yu Lan slowly walked to the stone platform and extended her hand. The holy spirit seal automatically flew into her palm. At the moment of contact, the holy spirit seal erupted with dazzling golden light, completely fusing with the myriad manifestations pendant, and a vast Holy Spirit Power and yu family bloodline power surged into Miss Yu Lan's body through her palm.

"Ah!" Miss Yu Lan let out a soft cry, her spiritual power surging like a tide within her body. The Yu Family runes and holy spirit runes intertwined around her, forming a golden light curtain. A phantom of the holy spirit seal appeared on her forehead, and a sacred light flashed in her eyes. A powerful suppressive force emanated from her body—it was the Awakened "Yu Family Sacred Word."

"Is this the Yu Family Sacred Word?" Lu Chen's heart tightened. He could clearly feel the domineering nature of this power, which had a natural restraint over the Evil Clan. "It seems with the Yu Family Sacred Word, we will have a better chance against the high-ranking Evil Clan members."

Miss Yu Lan slowly opened her eyes, the golden light in them gradually receding. The holy spirit seal and the myriad manifestations pendant had merged into one, transforming into a golden jade pendant that hung around her neck. "I can feel that the holy spirit seal has recognized me as its master." A hint of joy appeared on her face. "Moreover, I have also comprehended the Sacred Word Art. As long as I speak, I can suppress the Evil Clan with the Sacred Word, and even temporarily Seal Evil Energy."

A hint of awe flashed in Chu Feng's eyes. "Miss Yu Lan, how powerful is this Sacred Word Art?"

Miss Yu Lan smiled faintly and softly said to a piece of rubble in the corner of the secret chamber, stained with Evil Energy, "Sacred Word: Purify!" As her voice fell, a golden sound wave spread out, and the Evil Energy on the rubble was instantly purified, turning into powder. "As long as the Evil Clan's cultivation doesn't exceed mine by too much, they can be suppressed or purified by the Sacred Word."

Lu Chen was overjoyed and quickly said, "Yu Lan, try combining the holy spirit seal with the holy spirit token and the holy spirit sword to see if you can trigger the three artifacts' resonance."

Miss Yu Lan nodded, circulating her spiritual power. The holy spirit seal around her neck erupted with golden light, echoing the holy spirit token and holy spirit sword in Lu Chen's hand. Golden, green, and three-colored spiritual lights intertwined, forming a massive light pillar that shot straight to the top of the secret chamber. All the runes on the stone wall were activated, and the entire secret chamber trembled violently.

"This is..." Everyone looked up, only to see countless phantoms of Holy Spirit Guards' heroic souls appearing in the light pillar. They wore golden armor and held holy spirit weapons, arranged in neat Formations. Although they were only phantoms, they exuded immense pressure.

"The three artifacts combined can indeed summon the Holy Spirit Guards' heroic souls!" Lu Chen was excited. This was consistent with what the Holy Spirit Guards' remnant soul had said. "As long as we gather the three holy spirit artifacts and activate the ancient Holy Spirit Grand Formation, we will definitely be able to completely close the rift passage, and even kill the Extraterritorial Lord!"

At this moment, Miss Yu Lan's gaze fell on a hidden compartment beneath the stone platform. In the compartment, a tattered beast-skin diary lay quietly, its cover inscribed with five ancient Seal characters: "Yu Family Ancestor's Journal." She bent down to retrieve the diary, blew off the dust, and opened it. Inside were records of the Yu Family Ancestor's experiences fighting alongside the Holy Spirit Guards, as well as secrets about the Extraterritorial Evil Clan.

"The Extraterritorial Lord is not an ordinary Evil Clan general, but an ancient evil god sealed by the combined efforts of the ancient Holy Spirit Guards and the Dragon Clan." Miss Yu Lan read softly, her voice carrying a hint of solemnity. "The evil god was born in Chaos, taking pleasure in destruction. In ancient times, it led the Extraterritorial Evil Clan to invade this realm and was sealed by the Holy Spirit Guards' commander and the Dragon Clan's Ancestor, at the cost of their Divine Souls, beneath the Evil Clan's altar on the other side of the rift passage. Now, the Evil Clan wants to release the evil god, allowing it to descend upon this realm again and destroy all living beings."

Upon hearing this, everyone's expressions turned solemn. It turned out that they were not only facing the invasion of the Extraterritorial Evil Clan, but also the threat of a sealed ancient evil god. This also explained why the Evil Clan's Evil Energy was so domineering, and why the energy fluctuations of the rift passage were so terrifying.

"It seems this war is far more difficult than we imagined." Elder Feng sighed, a hint of worry flashing in his eyes. "The ancient evil god's strength is probably far beyond the Soul Transformation Stage, perhaps even reaching the legendary Tribulation Crossing Stage."

Lu Chen gripped the holy spirit sword in his hand, a hint of determination flashing in his eyes. "No matter how strong the opponent, we cannot retreat! Now we have gathered the three holy spirit artifacts, with the help of the holy spirit pill and the Yu Family Sacred Word, and the allied army's combat strength has also greatly increased. As long as we work together, we will surely be able to Seal the evil god again and protect the peace of this realm!"

Miss Yu Lan put away the diary, a flicker of resolve in her eyes. "The Ancestor's diary also records that the three holy spirit artifacts can not only summon the Holy Spirit Guards' heroic souls but also combine into the 'Holy Spirit Grand Formation.' This Formation can borrow the power of heaven and earth and the remnant souls of the Holy Spirit Guards to form an indestructible Seal, enough to suppress the evil god."

"That's great!" A hint of ecstasy flashed in Chu Feng's eyes. "With the Holy Spirit Grand Formation, even if we face the evil god, we will have a fighting chance!"

The group rested briefly in the secret chamber. Miss Yu Lan familiarized herself with the use of the holy spirit seal and the Sacred Word Art, while Lu Chen studied the methods of combining the three artifacts. Chu Feng and Elder Feng discussed tactical deployments for after their return to Tongtian Peak. The Holy Spirit Power and yu family bloodline power intertwined in the secret chamber, nourishing everyone's spiritual power and restoring them to their Peak condition.

When they left the secret chamber, dawn had already broken. The blood-colored clouds had thickened again, clearly indicating that the evil god's aura was growing denser and the opening of the rift passage had entered its final stage. Everyone dared not delay and immediately set off on their return journey to Tongtian Peak.

The holy spirit seal around Miss Yu Lan's neck emitted a faint golden light, echoing Lu Chen's holy spirit token and holy spirit sword, forming a golden light curtain that protected everyone. The scattered Evil Clan soldiers along the way, sensing this powerful Holy Spirit Power, fled in all directions, not daring to obstruct them.

Lu Chen stood on the deck of the sacred spirit flying boat, gazing in the direction of Tongtian Peak in the distance, his mind filled with thoughts. Having gathered the three holy spirit artifacts, awakened the Yu Family Sacred Word, and refined the holy spirit pill, the allied army's strength had reached its Peak. But facing the ancient evil god that was about to descend, could they successfully Seal it? What kind of ending would this millennia-spanning battle between good and evil ultimately bring?

He took a deep breath, a flicker of determination in his eyes. No matter how many difficulties and obstacles lay ahead, he would lead the allied army to fight the Extraterritorial Evil Clan to the end. The Legacy of the Holy Spirit Guards, the mission of the Yu Family, and the hopes of all races rested on them. He gripped the holy spirit sword in his hand, secretly resolving: he would ensure the ancient evil god was sealed once more, make the Extraterritorial Evil Clan pay a heavy price, and restore peace to this realm.

The sacred spirit flying boat cut through the blood-colored clouds, speeding towards Tongtian Peak. A final decisive battle concerning the survival of this realm was about to begin atop Tongtian Peak. And the evil god's secret recorded in the Yu Family Ancestor's journal, as well as the Holy Spirit Grand Formation formed by the combination of the three holy spirit artifacts, would become the key to their victory over the evil god.