Cultivation Starts from Farming Chapter 1016 - 435: Supreme Treasure, Ten Thousand Souls Banner; Duan Shuang’s Divine Sense Breakthrough_2

"Ugh!"

The specter emitted a wail, a mixture of agony and rage. Its surrounding Yin energy erupted like a detonation, fiercely battering Xu Ping’s Divine Sense suppression. Within its soul body, the Restriction runes ignited with a blinding brilliance, waging a fierce conflict against its unruly power, producing a grating, sizzling noise. Its might had substantially increased, and now, consumed by fury, its resistance far surpassed previous levels. Though Xu Ping’s Divine Sense was vast, he began to feel a sense of losing control. The crimson ghost eye fixed upon him with palpable hostility and defiance, relentlessly pounding the barriers of his Divine Sense.

Amidst this tense standoff, the Nine Nether Elder’s eyes shimmered with an eerie luminescence. In the subsequent moment, the Nine Nether Elder’s formidable Divine Sense, imbued with the authentic Dao charm of the Divinity Transformation Level, plunged into the conflict. It merged with Xu Ping’s Divine Sense, applying a ruthless, combined suppression. BOOM!

Like frigid water dousing a raging inferno, the specter’s aggressive resistance abruptly ceased. Under the conjoint suppression from two experts whose Divine Sense far exceeded that of typical Nascent Soul practitioners, its newly ascended, yet-to-be-stabilized Supreme Treasure power was finally compelled into submission. Within the scarlet ghost eye, the untamed frenzy and savagery gradually yielded to profound pain and utter reluctance. The soul body convulsed violently, releasing a mournful whimper, and the surrounding Evil Qi began to recede.

Xu Ping seized the moment without hesitation. He channeled his Divine Sense to its absolute limit, his hands swiftly forming intricate seals, thereby solidifying the Divine Sense suppression. Under the combined assault of the dual suppression and the reinforced Restriction, the specter’s struggles progressively weakened. Eventually, the scarlet glare completely vanished from its eyes, replaced by a look of coerced acquiescence and palpable dread. It lowered its colossal head, no longer daring to meet Xu Ping’s steady gaze.

Only then did Xu Ping truly exhale in relief, a faint sheen of perspiration beading on his temple. Had he faced this violent surge alone, even with the certainty of eventual suppression, the cost would have been considerable. "Many thanks to Senior Nine Nether for your timely intervention," Xu Ping retracted the Ten Thousand Souls Banner, offering a solemn bow to the Nine Nether Elder. Without the Nine Nether Elder’s crucial assistance, delivering a Divinity Transformation level Divine Sense at that critical juncture, the outcome remained perilously uncertain.

The Nine Nether Elder made a dismissive gesture, his expression devoid of any discernible emotion: "A trivial matter." "The successful ascension of the Ten Thousand Souls Banner is of exceptional quality and will prove invaluable in our prospective clash with the Star Palace Saints. I could not stand idly by while it threatened to overwhelm its master." He glanced upwards towards the sky, now serene though still bearing faint vestiges of destructive energy, his tone growing serious: "The commotion here was too significant; while the formation conceals the immediate aftermath, it offers no guarantee against attracting the notice of certain powerful entities." "This location is unsuitable for extended stays; we must depart without delay." Xu Ping and Hongyi nodded gravely in agreement.

The trio wasted no further time, transforming into three inconspicuous Escape Lights. They rapidly evacuated the barren sea region where a potent Supreme Treasure had just manifested, vanishing into the immensity of the outer ocean. ... Four months subsequently passed. Xu Ping discreetly returned to Blood Bone Island, all appearing as it had prior to his departure, as if he had merely undertaken a brief excursion. Meanwhile, the Nine Nether Elder and Hongyi had once again merged back into the Star Palace. Though the omens of conflict grew increasingly ominous, the pretense of peace held, meaning their hidden assets retained their irreplaceable strategic value. A pivotal act of treachery at a critical juncture held the potential to yield unexpected strategic advantages.

Within the subterranean chamber, layer upon layer of Restrictions were activated. The very first item Xu Ping retrieved was the newly transmuted Ten Thousand Souls Banner. Grasping the banner no longer invoked a bone-chilling sensation; instead, it radiated a profound, internal coldness reminiscent of the abyss. As his Divine Sense delved within, the internal dimension had evolved into what resembled a veritable spectral underworld. Mountains and rivers were sculpted from pure Soul Power and Malevolent Qi, with countless ferocious souls howling and drifting within, yet maintaining a semblance of order, all presided over by the terrifyingly imposing specter residing at its core. "The caliber of a Supreme Treasure is truly extraordinary," Xu Ping perceived with keen senses, a surge of elation filling his heart. With this banner now in his possession, he possessed the fundamental confidence required to engage and hold his ground against cultivators at the Divinity Transformation stage.

Deep within the specter’s core, however, he distinctly felt that the backlash intent, previously subdued by numerous Restrictions, had not been entirely extinguished, merely lying dormant for the time being.

It was crucial, in the immediate future, to prevent it from devouring more living souls. Doing so would avert provoking its wrath and potentially re-triggering the Restrictions.

"The inner space seems inclined to evolve into a miniature world... If it continues to advance, could it truly one day become a unique ghost realm?"

A fleeting, ambitious notion crossed Xu Ping’s mind, but he swiftly dismissed it.

Such an existence was still far beyond his current capabilities.

He then put away the Ten Thousand Souls Banner. With a simple flick of his palm, the Canghua Divine Wood Sword materialized silently.

Through years of cultivation using the "Spirit Descending Art," painstakingly fueled by his own blood essence and lifespan, the Canghua Divine Wood Sword had indeed undergone a profound transformation in its aura.

The sword’s blade retained its verdant hue, yet the color was now richer, more subdued, as if containing an entire expanse of boundless vitality, brimming with abundant life energy.

The sword spirit’s conveyed intention was clear and vibrant, radiating robust vitality and an eager sense of anticipation.

Its spiritual essence had subtly surpassed the threshold of a Heaven-Reaching Spiritual Treasure, now brushing against the intangible barrier that led to the Supreme Treasure realm.

"Not bad."

"Following this progression, it won't be long before the Canghua Divine Wood Sword can also attempt to summon the Thunder Tribulation and ascend to become a Supreme Treasure," Xu Ping’s face broke into a genuine smile.

His Lifebound Magical Treasure was intrinsically linked to his consciousness; upon its ascension, its power would surge exponentially, allowing him to unleash his Sword Dao skills to their absolute limit.

By then, coupled with the advancement of his Sword Intent and the supreme quality of the Canghua Divine Wood Sword, he would possess a significantly broader array of tactics to contend with Divinity Transformation cultivators, thereby posing an even greater threat.