My gorgeous wife Chapter 1984: 1952: Soul Suppression Forbidden Array
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The Bagua Array Diagram was deployed. Li Chen initiated his move with this heaven-shrouding formation.
Once the diagram enveloped the entire vicinity, his demeanor shifted. Previously resembling a cunning but unthreatening fox, Li Chen now appeared as an ancient beast awakened from slumber.
“What… what kind of formation is this?!”
The cultivators caught within the array and its forbidden laws turned visibly pale. Their cultivation levels allowed them to fully perceive the potent restrictive forces emanating from the formation. In a single move, their surroundings were completely sealed, preventing even the access of external spiritual energy.
“Eighth Rank… No, could it be a Ninth-Level Grand Formation!” a powerhouse from the Demon Realm muttered, his expression contorting.
To unleash a Ninth-Level Grand Formation instantaneously and seal everything, what was this brat’s intention? Judging by the situation, he seemed to be seeking an escape route, perhaps planning to use the formation to hold them at bay. Yet, he himself was trapped within it too!
“Do you think a mere formation can pose a threat to us?” a powerhouse from the Immortal Domain boomed, attempting to project bravado.
“Hmm…” Li Chen pondered for a moment before nodding. “One is indeed insufficient.”
“Master Eight.”
“Here, here.” A voice responded with enthusiasm from within the Bagua Array Diagram suspended in the void. It had eagerly awaited this moment beside Li Chen, finally getting a chance to act.
As a notorious chatterbox and gossip-monger, remaining silent for prolonged periods was quite irksome. Although it had recently found companionship with a formation spirit, that was merely a single soul; having more would certainly make for a livelier atmosphere.
“A bunch of amateurs dare to make noise in front of Master Eight’s boss!” the Bagua Array Diagram declared with a proud and disdainful tone.
“Supreme Treasure!”
The instant the Bagua Array Diagram materialized in the sky, the cultivators who had arrived seeking the Supreme Treasure’s gleamed with avarice.
They had been informed by their superiors that Li Chen possessed a Supreme Treasure. Frankly, even they had found it difficult to believe. What exactly constituted a Supreme Treasure?
It was known as one of the most potent primordial chaos innate treasures since time immemorial, rumored to have been born alongside the great realms in the original era. Across the vast expanse of the starry universe, only nine such treasures existed. Moreover, throughout all of eternity, very few had managed to acquire them; every owner was invariably among the most supreme powerhouses.
Could such a treasure truly have fallen into the possession of a mere youngster from a minor domain realm?
When such a treasure finally appeared before their eyes, who wouldn’t be consumed by envy?
At the very least, every cultivator present was practically seeing red. That was a genuine Supreme Treasure!
As for the pronouncements made by the Bagua Array Diagram, the crowd completely disregarded them. Why bother with its words when the treasure could become their own?
“Attack!!”
A multitude of cultivators surged towards the sky simultaneously.
“Boom!!”
A series of violent explosions reverberated through the heavens. Not only were individuals rushing to claim the Supreme Treasure, but many also began assaulting those around them as they approached the Bagua Array Diagram. Only one could become the master of the Supreme Treasure, rendering everyone else their enemy!
The precarious alliance formed by the Three Realms shattered instantly. In the face of a Supreme Treasure, alliances and friendships held no value whatsoever!
Even factions that had initially intended to remain as mere spectators were drawn into the conflict, hurtling towards the Bagua Array Diagram.
However… Li Chen remained utterly still.
Behind him, several martial artists were also tempted but ultimately sighed and chose not to act. Compared to the others, the forces from the Heaven Realm possessed inferior strength; should they recklessly engage in the battle, a grim fate would surely await them.
“Are we truly going to let them claim the Supreme Treasure?” a Salt-Heaven Lord, who had suppressed their cultivation, couldn’t help but ask Li Chen.
“Who said I was giving them the Supreme Treasure?” Li Chen turned, offering the Heaven Realm martial artists a peculiar smile.
Observing the cultivators continuously clashing in the sky, Li Chen calmly inquired, “Who do you believe will ultimately secure the Bagua Array Diagram?”
Nearby, Yang Xin and Bai Tianyi remained silent. Zhang Shutong and Christina also kept their peace.
This was because they all knew that when Li Chen adopted such a posture, it invariably meant he already had a plan in motion. Furthermore, he was not one to accept defeat.
The Salt-Heaven Lord studied Li Chen, a slight furrow forming on their brow.
“Most likely the Demon Realm; their forces are the strongest. But the Divine Realm has considerable numbers. If the Divine Realm and the Immortal Domain were to form an alliance, even the Demon Realm would struggle to withstand them,” the Salt-Heaven Lord speculated.
Li Chen shook his head.
“Incorrect? You mean they will all end up injured, presenting us with an opportunity to capitalize? But there are quite a few opportunists nearby; if they were to band together, we might find ourselves in a difficult position as well?”
Li Chen shook his head once more.
“You’re making it far too complicated,” Li Chen stated, a slight smile playing on his lips as he shook his head. “My directive was clear: depart or perish. They opted for the latter.”A cold glint flared in Li Chen’s eyes. “Therefore, annihilation is their sole remaining path.”
“Second layer.” With a subtle motion, Li Chen directed his attention towards the Bagua Array Diagram.
“Buzz—”
An unseen power surged forth from the formation.
Where the initial force acted as a barrier, isolating the area within the array from any outside influence, this subsequent surge was one of utter suppression!
“Soul Suppression Ban?!”
Upon witnessing the sudden, overwhelming wave of suppressive power, even a seasoned expert could not contain their astonishment.
This Soul Suppression Forbidden Array was no mere containment mechanism; it was a formidable Ninth-Level suppressive formation of immense power. Its activation caused nearly everyone present to feel their cultivation, already diminished to the domain realm by the Regretless Mountain Range, further weaken.
Previously, even at the domain realm, they had occupied the very pinnacle of their strength. However, under this new onslaught, they were rapidly descending from that peak.
From the peak of the Sixth Order, they plummeted to the Sixth Order, then the Fifth Order! One by one, these once-mighty cultivators found their abilities reduced to mere Fifth Order Heavenly King levels amidst the crushing suppression.
A truly desperate predicament.
This was especially true considering their present circumstances.
Despite their gnawing envy, the sheer force of the suppression imposed an immediate, unsettling calm upon them. When their gazes shifted to Li Chen, standing in the distance, all they encountered were eyes that regarded them as nothing more than mere sustenance, like prey.
That predatory stare sent shivers down their spines.