Seeking Fortune and Avoiding Evil in the Cultivation World Chapter 1172 - 567: Destiny’s Omen, Enslaving the Star Sect Refining Void_2

Who could have possibly foreseen that a mere Little Kunpeng would choose this exact moment to breach the Kunpeng Nest? To contend with this nascent Kunpeng, the entity temporarily set aside its objective of eliminating this contingent of Star Sect cultivators. Nevertheless, the odds of these cultivators escaping the Kunpeng Nest are practically nonexistent. Once the Little Kunpeng is dealt with, it will be an opportune moment to leisurely savor the souls of these human cultivators. However, a new thought now occupies its mind: perhaps it could leverage the strength of these Star Sect cultivators to deal with the human cultivator present. It harbors no concern that these human cultivators might not comply with its intentions. This is because it had long ago implanted puppet seeds within the cultivators of the Star Sect's Void Refining stage. With a mere flicker of thought, their deepest avarice and murderous impulses can be easily ignited. After all, it possesses profound expertise in the manipulation of souls.

Boom~~

Acting on this very notion, the Wraith unhesitatingly shifted its focus and instantly activated a grand array concealed within the Kunpeng Nest. Upon activation, this formidable array grants the ability to freely manipulate disparate spatial dimensions. It can be asserted that as long as the Kunpeng resides within its domain, escape for any adversary is rendered impossible. They would remain eternally ensnared within this labyrinth. Despite this, its mastery over the Kunpeng Nest is not yet absolute, allowing for only rudimentary manipulation of certain spatial realms. Yet, even so, the subtle displacement of the human cultivator presents no substantial challenge. Within the confines of the Kunpeng Nest, its authority is absolute and unquestioned.

Thud!

Precisely as Jiang Fan traversed thirty-six successive spatial dimensions, a potent surge of Void Energy abruptly ensnared him, propelling him forcefully into a different spatial realm in the ensuing instant. Before he could even process his surroundings, a cryptic message of fate once again penetrated the depths of his consciousness. "Fate's path is ever unpredictable; the Wraith inhabiting the Kunpeng Nest has detected your intrusion, yet it appears to have discerned a nascent sense of peril emanating from you. Consequently, it has triggered the Kunpeng Nest's grand array, forcefully relocating you to a world akin to a cage, a penal dimension meticulously crafted by the Kunpeng for prisoners destined for perpetual confinement. However, fortune and misfortune are inextricably linked, as the Wraith failed to perceive a hidden spatial egress within this very cage world. Through this passage (click here for specific location), you can achieve direct access to the Kunpeng's true inner sanctum. It believed it could imprison you, but inadvertently, it has guided you closer to the Kunpeng's primary lair."

Absorbing the implications of the message, Jiang Fan narrowed his eyes. It was evident that the Wraith had detected his presence the moment he entered the Kunpeng Nest. His relocation to this spatial realm was the direct consequence of the enemy's machinations. Nevertheless, this occurrence serves as confirmation that the Wraith's current strength is somewhat diminished. Perhaps it sustained grievous injuries during an ancient conflict, preventing it from fully regaining its former might over an extended period. This represents the Wraith's vulnerability and presents an opportunity for him to confront this spectral entity. Should this chance be squandered and the Wraith allowed to recover, vanquishing it later would prove considerably more arduous.

"Boy, who precisely are you?!"

At this juncture, figures materialized instantaneously around Jiang Fan. Each was wreathed in formidable energy, unequivocally possessing the cultivation of the Late-stage Void Refining realm. It appeared as though each figure contained celestial bodies within their being, entwined with immense Star Force, emitting a subtle azure luminescence.

"Five Void Refining cultivators?!"

Jiang Fan's eyebrows arched. He could readily sense the cultivation of these five Void Refining cultivators, and truthfully, he had not anticipated encountering other human cultivators within the Kunpeng Nest besides himself. Judging by their auras, these individuals were likely not native cultivators but hailed from an Ancient Sect, as achieving Void Refining was notoriously difficult for indigenous cultivators, let alone reaching the Late-stage. Furthermore, their bodies pulsed with dense Star Force, strongly suggesting an origin from the Star Sect. This is no ordinary ancient force; it is rumored that the Star Sect governs seventy-two Great Thousand Worlds, presiding over countless beings, and possesses unparalleled skill in astral divination and the manipulation of Star Force. It is presumed these Star Sect cultivators located the Kunpeng Nest through such means, yet they evidently underestimated its perils, resulting in their current predicament.

"Wait, these individuals seem to bear traces of an eerie presence."

Jiang Fan's eyes narrowed further. Employing his Divine Power of Weather Observation, he discerned that the five Star Sect cultivators were subtly enveloped by wisps of dark aura, as if this corruption had permeated their very souls. A sinister black light glinted within the depths of their eyes. Yet, these Void Refining cultivators appeared utterly oblivious, or perhaps incapable of perceiving, this insidious influence.

This remarkable power is imperceptible to common cultivators, originating from a higher dimensional source.

"Senior Brother, I sense a treasure aura on this individual; he's surely a plump lamb."

"Haha, our luck is truly exceptional to encounter a lone Void Refining cultivator. I wonder which sect this brat hails from."

"Perhaps the Guiyuan Sect, or maybe the Divine Weapon Sect, but it matters little. This is the Void Realm, a place beyond the reach of other sect forces. Should he perish here, no one will avenge him."

"I reckon this kid is simply unlucky to have stumbled upon our group of five."

These cultivators from the Star Sect, all at the Void Refining stage, conversed amongst themselves.

A profoundly avaricious glint flickered in their eyes as they regarded Jiang Fan, viewing him as a sheep ripe for the slaughter, eager to devour him whole.

Their souls were now utterly consumed by an insatiable greed.

Boom~~

In the ensuing moment, the five Void Refining cultivators launched their assault simultaneously.

They immediately deployed the Star Domain, a unique technique exclusive to Star Sect cultivators.

The surrounding expanse of ten thousand miles was instantly transmuted into a colossal star river, within which countless celestial bodies revolved.

An oppressive force emanated, causing the very fabric of the world to tremble.

The ground convulsed, fissures stretching for tens of thousands of kilometers.

Their Flying Swords were activated, launching a distant strike. Endless starlight cascaded forth, imbued with a terrifying killing intent that rent the void asunder.

It was as if stars were plummeting, annihilation ensuing, wielding the power to shatter heaven and earth.

"To simply kill these Void Refining cultivators would be far too wasteful."

"If they could be subdued and appointed as Elders of the Primordial Talisman Sect..."

"it would significantly bolster the sect's might."

A flicker of calculation appeared in Jiang Fan's eyes.

His initial thought was to eliminate these Star Sect cultivators, but upon further reflection, the time and effort required for a human to reach the Void Refining stage are immensely significant.

To end their lives would represent a considerable loss for the Human Race.

Furthermore, it would only serve to empower the demons.

Rather than eliminating adversaries, he could convert them entirely, making them integral Elders of the Primordial Talisman Sect.

This approach presented a truly advantageous outcome for all involved.

With this resolution, he promptly produced a Sub-Immortal Artifact from within his person—the Qiantian Ice Soul Pearl.

This formidable treasure possessed the ability to release the Nine Heavens Cold Ice Qi, capable of freezing all things, even demons were susceptible to its chill.

Consequently, if demons could not resist, humanity certainly could not.

Rumble~~

Jiang Fan unleashed the artifact's power in an instant.

The Qiantian Ice Soul Pearl suddenly emitted an unfathomably vast stream of azure, frigid light. The arcane patterns adorning the pearl's surface pulsed to life, morphing into countless ice-like sigils that spread throughout the void.

A moment later, an extreme cold, far surpassing ordinary frigidity, surged forth from the pearl—this was the "Nine Heavens Cold Ice Qi." It was not a mundane cold, but rather the essence drawn from the ultimate frigidity above the Nine Heavens, accompanied by freezing laws of terrifying potency. Wherever it passed, the void audibly strained with cracking sounds.

As the Nine Heavens Cold Ice Qi manifested, the surrounding winds instantly solidified into crystalline ice, and the stellar energies in the sky ceased their circulation.

It was as though the world itself had come to a standstill.

The visages of the five Star Sect cultivators at the Void Refining stage contorted in alarm. They felt a piercing cold penetrate the defenses of their magical treasures, reaching directly into their very bones—their prized flying swords were immediately encased in thick ice, their star force corrupted, and the silver light they had unleashed froze into shards mid-flight before shattering with a resounding boom.