King of Creation Chapter 1777 - 1762: Gaps

Within the Barbarian Spirit Hall, Ye Zhen and Princess Changle intently studied the acquired Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar.

"You've truly put War Soul Hall in a bind this time! They've lost considerable face, and you get to wield it for a decade without spending a single spirit stone either," Princess Changle remarked, a smile gracing her lips as she observed the artifact in Ye Zhen's grasp.

The Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar, completely obsidian, maintained a muted evenness under the illumination, yet its presence exuded a profoundly distinct aura.

It was a chilling emanation, dissimilar to the frigid touch of Ice Spirit Power or the bone-deep cold of a winter gale; rather, it was a pervasive coolness that permeated one's very core.

A mere glimpse instilled an internal and external shiver, evoking an instinctual unease, even a sense of dread.

Gazing upon its intricate and cryptic markings for too long conjured visions akin to an endless expanse of blood and fallen bodies.

"I find this item rather unsettling," Ye Zhen admitted after a period of examination, diverting his attention from the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar, a flicker of discomfort evident in his eyes.

His observation was met with a light chuckle from Ye Zhen; he acknowledged that anyone beholding such an object would likely experience a similar disquiet.

This sensation stemmed from the artifact's origin, which was slowly coalesced from a grim tableau of slaughter and demise spanning millennia.

However, the occupant’s subjective experience shifted dramatically once a Divine Soul imprint was established, thereby conferring ownership of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar.

As Princess Changle had noted, Ye Zhen initially harbored no fondness for the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar when first encountering it at War Soul Hall.

Yet, following the establishment of the Divine Soul imprint, that aversion dissipated.

Crucially, Ye Zhen's Divine Soul imprint on this artifact was provisional.

Under duress from the Heavenly Patrol Department, Ye Zhen brokered a ten-year loan of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar with War Soul Hall, foregoing true ownership.

Furthermore, upon the expiration of this term, or should War Soul Hall opt to abrogate the pact, a simple activation of the primary Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal would compel the avatar to instantly sever ties with Ye Zhen and revert to its original state, irrespective of its current location.

Of course, Ye Zhen harbored confidence that, provided Grand Celestial Official Wu Yu retained his position of authority for the ensuing decade, War Soul Hall would refrain from breaching their accord.

"In the coming period, I shall enter secluded cultivation within this hall until I achieve a breakthrough to the Dark Palace Realm!" Ye Zhen declared.

"Rest assured, your focus shall remain solely on your advancement; no one will dare to disturb your practice," Princess Changle responded reassuringly.

Approximately fifteen minutes later, Ye Zhen reached the Silent Chamber located in the Left Sacrificial Hall of the Barbarian Spirit Hall.

As the esteemed Left Chief Priest of the Barbarian Spirit Hall, Ye Zhen possessed a dedicated auxiliary hall for managing his responsibilities, complete with various amenities.

This auxiliary hall featured a study, a Silent Chamber, a tea room, and other facilities for his convenience.

After meticulously erecting several defensive formations encircling the Silent Chamber, Ye Zhen's form shimmered, leaving behind a Mirage Avatar in a seated posture within the chamber. His true body then dematerialized into nothingness.

Ye Zhen implemented this measure not as a precaution against Princess Changle, but to safeguard the secrets associated with the Mirage Dragon Pearl.

His intention was to undertake the cultivation breakthrough within the confines of the Mirage Dragon Pearl.

Primarily, this offered enhanced security and accelerated the passage of time; secondarily, Ye Zhen aimed to optimize the utility derived from the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar.

The principal function of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar was to fortify and refine the Divine Soul, manifesting as a continuous field of influence within a specific radius.

Once engaged, the refinement capability of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar generated an environment where any martial artist within its sphere of influence would have their Divine Soul subjected to its tempering effects.

Ye Zhen's cultivation within the Mirage Dragon Pearl was primarily geared towards harnessing the avatar's effect to hone the Divine Souls of the Sky Wing Three Saints, Senior Sister Liao Feibai, Big Ears Nie Ting, Ling Qianbi, the Cloud Winged Tiger King Kitten, the Nine-Headed Beast, and a select group of Ye Zhen's devoted ascetic priests.

This was particularly crucial for the Sky Wing Three Saints, the Cloud Winged Tiger King Kitten, and the Nine-Headed Beast from the Demon Race, whose Divine Soul power represented a critical vulnerability. Through the tempering offered by the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar, their spiritual fortitude was poised for substantial enhancement.

A significant surge in their Divine Soul power would inevitably translate into a corresponding escalation of their combat prowess.

Ye Zhen placed considerable importance on the development of his ascetic priests.

The ancient god War Spirits of the Ancestor God Temple received their empowerment primarily through the faith and Divine Soul power of their priests.

Ye Zhen's ascetic priests, initially Divine Envoy Attendants, possessed an unshakeable faith in the ancient barbarian god War Spirits.

Their only constraint was the extent of their Divine Soul power.

If this particular power could be significantly amplified, the empowerment they could bestow upon the War Spirits would see a commensurate increase.

Furthermore, by utilizing the Temporal Power inherent in the Mirage Dragon Pearl, even a short duration of just over a month spent activating the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar within would equate to others spending a full year honing their Divine Soul power.

This progression would undoubtedly be considerable.

This principle formed the very basis of why Ye Zhen had specifically arranged to borrow the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar from the War Soul Hall for a decade.

The Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal Avatar possessed the capability to bolster the overall might of those situated around Ye Zhen.

Regrettably, the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal Avatar was merely an avatar, and its effectiveness in purifying the Divine Soul was confined to a radius of one mile. Moreover, proximity to the central point intensified the honing effect on the Divine Soul.

Following some meticulous adjustments, Ye Zhen strategically positioned the Sky Wing Three Saints, his Senior Sister Liao Feibai, Xiaomao, the Nine-Headed Beast known as Big Ears, and other crucial individuals in close proximity, while the contingent of two hundred Ascetic Priests was situated on the outer perimeter.

At that precise moment, Ye Zhen channeled his Divine Sense into the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal Avatar. Instantly, the seal ascended, materializing above Ye Zhen's head, from which a dark, radiant circle unfurled outward like spreading ripples.

Those gathered around Ye Zhen, including Big Ears, whose Divine Soul Cultivation was relatively less advanced, and the Nine-Headed Beast, immediately exhibited signs of distress.

With a mere thought, Ye Zhen subtly shifted Big Ears and the Nine-Headed Beast to a position slightly further away.

Once these adjustments were finalized, Ye Zhen directed the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal Avatar to gently descend into Ye Zhen's Mansion.

The instant it merged with the mansion, an intensely oppressive sensation emanated from within Ye Zhen's Mansion. Ye Zhen perceived a palpable decrease of at least twenty percent in the speed of his Spiritual Sense, Divine Sense, and even the operational capacity of his Spiritual Power in perceiving the external environment.

A wave of exhilaration coursed through Ye Zhen's heart. "The suppression is evident, excellent!"

Nevertheless, Ye Zhen persisted, urging the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal Avatar to exert its influence in suppressing the power of the Divine Soul, with the objective of diminishing his Divine Soul Power by approximately forty percent before attempting any breakthrough.

Almost concurrently, the First Grand Power Sacrifice of the Ancestor God Temple, Tongg Na, summoned the Hall Master of the War Soul Hall, Bi Ze, once more.

"What precisely is transpiring? Why did Ye Zhen feign defeat? What accord did you strike with him?" Tongg Na's countenance was one of stern displeasure.

At this juncture, Bi Ze felt compelled to omit no details. He proceeded to recount the entire sequence of events concerning the temporary loan of the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal avatar to Ye Zhen.

"A decade!"

"How could you possibly consent to such a term!"

"All of you truly are... you are all simply..."

The Great Power Sacrifice, Tongg Na, erupted in immense fury upon grasping the stark reality, nearly confronting Bi Ze directly with his accusations.

"When faced with such a direct threat, why did you not seek my intervention?"

"Why did you not come to me? Do you perhaps believe I serve merely as an ornamental figure? Speak!"

Tongg Na, consumed by righteous anger, vociferously expressed his displeasure regarding this entire affair. While, on the surface, the War Soul Hall had successfully navigated the immediate peril, within the highest echelons of the Ancestor God Temple, it was Tongg Na himself who had suffered humiliation.

This implied a significant failing: as the Second Grand Power Sacrifice, Tongg Na had been unable to provide adequate protection to the affiliated branch hall under his purview, nor could he safeguard those who depended upon his authority.

Such an implication sent a profoundly disconcerting message!

Bi Ze offered a rueful smile. "Grand Power Sacrifice, we are fully aware of your formidable capabilities. However, Ye Zhen enlisted the aid of the Secret Overseer and the Heavenly Patrol Department. They apprehended over a thousand high-ranking members of our War Soul Hall, presenting substantial evidence against each.

Among the charges were two that carried the gravest penalty: the extermination of entire clans. Could the Grand Power Sacrifice truly annul such accusations?"

"This..." Tongg Na found himself utterly speechless.

He possessed significant influence, yet in matters involving crimes that could lead to the annihilation of clans, he was demonstrably powerless to intervene effectively.

"We humbly implore the Grand Power Sacrifice for your understanding. None of us within the War Soul Hall desire the ruin and destruction of our respective families!" With these words, Bi Ze made his departure.

Tongg Na was left in a state of profound contemplation.

A schism, perhaps.

Could this incident inadvertently sow the seeds of discord?

It had effectively driven a wedge between the War Soul Hall and himself, the Grand Power Sacrifice!

Moving forward...

With rage escalating on Tongg Na’s face in the next instant...

Approximately one hour later, in the bustling Qingzhou State City of the West Patrol, a location millions of miles distant, the West Patrol’s Right Official, Wei Gang, was eagerly anticipating an audience with West Patrol’s Wash Qiangu!

"Sir, precisely as you predicted, it has borne fruit! Ye Zhen has successfully compelled the War Soul Hall to yield, thereby obtaining the Ten Thousand Bones Reincarnation Seal Avatar!" Wei Gang joyfully reported.

"Furthermore, intel from our operatives within the Barbarian Spirit Hall confirms Princess Changle’s public declaration: Left Chief Priest Ye Zhen has entered a period of secluded cultivation, and no one is permitted to disturb him!" Wei Gang elaborated.

Receiving this news, West Patrol’s Wash Qiangu gave a solemn nod.

"Excellent. With this development, the order shall be issued, and our strategy to eradicate the root cause can now be set in motion! "

"Indeed, the operation is to commence this very night, with you personally taking charge of its execution!" Wash Qiangu commanded.

"Your command is my law! I shall see to it without delay!" Wei Gang affirmed with unwavering resolve. "This time, we will decisively remove this persistent nuisance that is Ye Zhen!"