Gentlemen, it's time to enter the Banner of Ten Thousand Souls.

Chapter 418 The Sixth Level of the Thousand-Faced Hell

In stark contrast to the gloomy and fearful atmosphere of the Mirage Sect, Fengdu City was filled with joy and celebration.

Almost all the residents of Fengdu City and the disciples of the Yellow Springs Sect witnessed the earth-shattering battle from beginning to end.

Everyone witnessed the arrogant demon being completely crushed in front of his own sect leader and ultimately killed by Chen Ye.

Chen Ye truly lived up to his reputation as the number one in the Profound Realm. Even though that demon overpowered the Mirage Sect and Heavenly Heart Island, he was still powerless against Chen Ye.

Some cultivators with low cultivation levels were unaware of the danger of the battle. They only saw that no matter what methods Ye Chen used, they were all easily countered by Chen Ye. In the end, Chen Ye fought against countless ferocious ghosts with his sword, which was even more captivating to watch.

Even mortals couldn't see clearly; they could only see rolling dark clouds in the sky and vaguely make out the light and shadow of those fighting. The howling and wailing sounded terrifying, like the wrath of the heavens. In the end, Chen Ye returned safely and heard the cultivators cheering loudly, which meant that Chen Ye had won.

Cheers echoed throughout Fengdu City. Everyone associated with the Yellow Springs Sect felt a sense of pride, and their backs straightened a bit.

However, Chen Ye was not so happy. After learning the contents of the three judgments, Chen Ye had already notified Qu Heng, asking him to contact other sects as soon as possible and rush to the Mirage Sect for rescue.

Unfortunately, it's still a step too late.

When Fei Lian merged with the Dao, Chen Ye also felt something, as if the heavens and earth shook violently.

In the end, they were still outmaneuvered by that old devil.

Although he defeated Ye Chen and mastered the nameless sword technique taught by Sheng Huai'an, he ultimately lost out compared to the losses faced by the entire righteous path.

But who could have imagined that Fei Lian never took Ye Chen seriously from the beginning? What he wanted to control was Chen Ye, and to guide Chen Ye step by step to realize the three judgments he had written.

Based on this, Fei Lian's supernatural power of "words becoming law" can continue to improve.

It can only be said that the old villains who have survived to this day are no ordinary people; each of them has a unique skill.

Fei Lian was not only incredibly powerful, but his scheming was also extremely clever. In the end, the young Chen Ye could not outsmart these old devils.

However, now that things have come to this, Chen Ye is not as anxious and fearful as the people of the Mirage Sect.

Complaining and blaming others has never been his style.

Back then, all eighteen Demon Lords survived, and now the Demon Sect is only at the Dao Integration Realm; it's not time to despair yet.

Chen Ye first personally threw Ye Chen, who had already become a cripple, into the underworld of the Yellow Springs Sect. Although this demon's Dao heart was shattered, he was in a half-dead state.

But it doesn't matter, the tortures of hell will bring him back to life, guaranteeing he'll be as lively as ever.

Besides Ye Chen, there were also many Yin spirits that had just been gathered, all of which had been snatched from Ye Chen.

Disciples from reputable sects will be allowed to rest in the Ten Thousand Soul Banner for the time being, until their elders arrive and their fate is decided.

As for the souls of those demons, even though Chen Ye repaired them with the power of incense, it did not mean they were exempt from punishment. They were all sent to the underworld to be punished. Those who deserved to be boiled in oil were boiled in oil, and those who deserved to have their hearts cut out were cut out. The rule of the Yellow Springs Sect is that not a single one can be spared.

Anyway, for an innocent person, being boiled in oil is just like soaking in a hot spring; they have no fear of wrongly accusing others.

After dealing with these trivial matters, Chen Ye returned to the Yellow Springs Palace.

He sat down cross-legged and began to carefully consider his gains and losses in this battle of wits.

At the height of his battle with Ye Chen, in order to break through the opponent's seemingly unsolvable divine power, he used the "Arrow of Time" on himself.

This supernatural power made Chen Ye feel as if he had lived through three hundred years, during which he did nothing but wholeheartedly cultivate the swordsmanship taught by Sheng Huai'an.

Now, his swordsmanship has reached a high level.

Moreover, after three hundred years of arduous training, Chen Ye has developed his own insights into this sword technique, which is no longer entirely the same as what is recorded in the sword manual.

Chen Ye couldn't help but snort: "Who said I have no talent? I'm just not as good as those sword geniuses. If I practice swordsmanship seriously, I can still achieve something."

The sword technique that Chen Ye mastered was extremely special. If it were used to kill people, it would probably be less effective than Chen Ye's Ruyi Divine Weapon, which could be used to smash things around.

The mystery of this sword technique lies in correcting the "errors" of the soul. It was designed by Sheng Huai'an for Chen Ye when he saw that Chen Ye had transformed his physical body into a soul, fearing that he would go astray in his practice.

After three hundred years of arduous cultivation, Chen Ye not only mastered the technique but also comprehended other methods.

This sword technique can not only repair damage to the soul caused by demonic possession, but also correct the distortion and madness of the soul, dispel problems such as being bewitched or possessed, and even replenish missing parts of the soul.

Chen Ye slowly extended his right hand, pointing his fingers like a sword, and thrust it towards his own brow.

Each arrow of time contains a remnant of the Soulfire Lord's soul, which was originally a means for the Soulfire Lord to survive.

Using the power of the Arrow of Time meant he was destined to be possessed by the remnant soul of this demon, but Chen Ye's soul was far stronger than that of mortals, so this remnant soul would not have much of an impact.

But a hidden danger is still a hidden danger, and these impurities must be completely removed.

The moment the sword touched the space between the eyebrows, there was no pain of flesh being pierced.

Chen Ye's sword energy transformed into a trickle, penetrating deep inside without any hindrance.

At the very center of his sea of ​​consciousness, a humanoid figure composed of pure golden light sat cross-legged. That was the divine soul body that Chen Ye had condensed through his cultivation.

Looking at one's own soul from the outside is such a strange feeling that most people would find it hard to adapt, but Chen Ye had cultivated the Great Law of Transforming Others and had long seen this state of "I am not myself", so he was not confused at all.

Chen Ye's soul was solid and pure, but deep within that dazzling golden light, there were some extremely tiny, almost imperceptible black dots, like a galaxy of stars floating throughout his soul.

As the Soulfire Lord said, the divine soul and the remnant soul are essentially the same. The same substance is fused together, like two cups of water. How can they be separated?

But in Chen Ye's view, the remnant soul is an external thing and will never be the same as the original body.

This is salt dissolved in water. Although it is still difficult to distinguish, it is difficult, not impossible.

The skill accumulated over three hundred years in this sword technique is enough to solve the problem easily.

Chen Ye's sword energy was like the gentlest flowing water, passing through the soul and carrying away all the impurities.

When Chen Ye withdrew his finger, a barely visible wisp of black smoke was forcibly drawn out from between his eyebrows by his fingertip, hovering in mid-air.

The black smoke continuously conjured up images of painful and distorted human faces, emitting silent shrieks filled with extreme resentment.

This is the remnant soul of the Soul Venerable. It should be said that it is formed by the aggregation of many remnant souls and has barely taken on a form.

With a thought, Chen Ye conjured a crimson fire serpent, barely thicker than a hair, which bound the remnant soul tightly before Chen Ye casually tossed it aside.

Having resolved this hidden danger, Chen Ye closed his eyes again and focused his mind into his sea of ​​consciousness.

In his perception, the tiny gaps in his soul had disappeared, and his soul had become clearer and more complete than ever before.

Three hundred years of sword training is not just about swordsmanship, but also about cultivating the mind. Chen Ye has not yet reached the Nascent Soul stage, but he is only one step away.

Expelling impurities from his soul was only the first step. Chen Ye had a second problem to solve: the Soul Cleansing Flower rooted in his body.

This thing is extremely vicious. Whenever Chen Ye tries to use the Eight-Nine Arcane Technique, the Soul Cleansing Flower will absorb his spiritual energy and flesh and blood, and begin to grow wildly, suppressing his supernatural abilities. The pain is comparable to the tortures of hell.

Moreover, this kind of torture can damage the body, and might actually drain Chen Ye dry.

But Chen Ye was completely fearless at this moment, and forcibly activated the Eight-Nine Arcane Technique, transforming his physical body into a divine soul state.

As his flesh and blood became transparent, the roots of the Soul Cleansing Flower grew wildly, penetrating Chen Ye's entire body.

The excruciating pain caused Chen Ye to tremble all over, and his spiritual energy and flesh were being rapidly consumed, turning into nutrients for the Soul Cleansing Flower.

As a means of sealing the Eight-Nine Arcane Arts, no matter how hard Chen Ye tried, he was ultimately unable to break free. He was firmly bound by the roots of the Soul Cleansing Flower, and nearly 70% of his body was transformed into the roots of the Soul Cleansing Flower. A pure white flower bud had already formed, but it had not yet bloomed.

But at this moment, Chen Ye finally transformed his remaining physical body into a divine soul. The tattered divine soul split off from the humanoid form formed by the roots, like thousands of sharp blades emerging from the body. As Chen Ye struggled desperately, he was sliced ​​into pieces as if he were being slowly tortured to death.

For an ordinary monk, this behavior would be tantamount to suicide.

With its spirit and soul utterly shattered, it is likely unable to even maintain its thoughts and will dissipate soon.

But just as Chen Ye's soul was shattered, the phantom of the Fengdu Emperor appeared and placed a palm on Chen Ye's soul.

The immense power of incense was poured into Chen Ye's remnant soul, preserving his nearly collapsed consciousness, which then began to repair itself rapidly.

This process was extremely painful, but Chen Ye gritted his teeth and persevered.

After all, he was no longer the boy who had cultivated for two years. Three hundred years of arduous training had made his will as firm as a rock.

As the power of incense was poured in, Chen Ye's departed soul was slowly repaired and restored. After regaining consciousness, Chen Ye practiced the nameless sword technique again until his newly formed soul was perfectly harmonious and without any cracks.

Looking at the human-shaped Soul Cleansing Flower, Chen Ye laughed heartily. His illusory soul gradually materialized, and his Eight-Nine Arcane Arts were finally restored. He returned to his physical form from his soul, as if he had never been injured.

With the impurities in the soul removed and the restrictions on the physical body lifted, all the troubles were finally resolved.

After taking another breath, Chen Ye invited Princess Hongyu over again.

It's time to completely resolve the issue of the Soul Master. Princess Hongyu's safety is crucial to the outcome of those three divinations, and Chen Ye needs to ensure her safety first.

When the princess reappeared before Chen Ye, he immediately recognized that the Soulfire Lord was still controlling her mind, and his face was filled with fear and unease.

Chen Ye chuckled inwardly. The Soul Master's methods were quite formidable; unless he killed everyone in the world, he would always survive to the end. However, he was unlucky, and Chen Ye happened to have a way to counter him. Moreover, the reason he was able to master it was because of the Soul Master's Time Arrow Divine Power.

This is the cycle of cause and effect.

Before Chen Ye could speak, the Soulfire Lord, who was occupying Princess Hongyu's body, noticed something was wrong. The small ball of black energy on the table gave him a sense of familiarity.

The Soul Master revealed an extreme shock and disbelief.

"you!"

The originally hoarse voice became high-pitched, as if someone was choking it.

"You really have a way to get it out!"

The Soulfire Lord's voice was filled with undisguised panic.

He originally thought that the fusion of souls was the most unsolvable secret technique in the world, and that it was absolutely impossible to forcibly separate them without harming the host.

But now, Chen Ye has shattered his illusions with his actions.

The purpose of Chen Ye calling him over now is self-evident.

A desperate, frenzied rage surged through the Soulfire Lord's heart. He roared, "Chen Ye! I admit your methods have exceeded my expectations, but don't forget, I'm currently entangled with this body's soul. If you dare to forcibly separate me, I'll destroy her soul first, and we'll both perish!"

Chen Ye chuckled. He had long anticipated that the Soulfire Lord would choose to fight to the death, but the current Soulfire Lord was no match for Chen Ye.

For them to perish together, the prerequisite is that the Soul Master can be faster than Chen Ye.

However, just as the Soul Master uttered his threat, Chen Ye's sword energy had already landed on Princess Hongyu's brow.

This sword strike still contained the power of three hundred years of cultivation, so fast that even a current Soul Master couldn't react in time.

The sword energy crisscrossed the entangled souls of the two, precisely separating them.

Having already experienced separation once before, Chen Ye was naturally more adept at it this time.

A short while later, Chen Ye took out another wisp of black energy. This remnant soul was obviously much stronger than the previous one, and it could even let out an unwilling roar.

Chen Ye ignored it, sealed the remnant soul of the Soul Venerable, repaired the soul of the unconscious Princess Hongyu, and then ordered someone to take her away and take good care of her.

Princess Hongyu is not much stronger than an ordinary person. After extracting the remnant soul of the Soul Venerable, she suffered some damage and needs to rest well. She should be able to recover in a few days.

After settling the most crucial person, Chen Ye retrieved the remnant soul of the Soul Master and said to him, "I know you're not convinced, but I want to tell you that we've both become pawns of Fei Lian. Now he's got what he wanted, but you're going to suffer."

Even at this point, the Soul Master remained defiant, mocking, "According to the rules of your Yellow Springs Sect, all you can do is throw me into the tortures of hell to suffer, but I will not die. Even if I am full of sins and never be reincarnated, I will wait for the opportunity. When your Yellow Springs Sect declines, I will take revenge a hundredfold."

Chen Ye exclaimed in surprise, "You dare threaten me? Aren't you afraid I'll just wipe you out?!"

"You wouldn't, now that you're about to become the leader of the righteous path, would you break the rules of your Yellow Springs Sect for my sake?"

Chen Ye laughed and said, "No one will know even if I destroy your soul."

The Soul Venerable said triumphantly, "Heaven knows, earth knows, you know, and I know. Chen Ye, you can't fool me. You won't break the rules of the Yellow Springs Sect. This is the difficulty for you righteous people. So I'm not afraid of you. One day, I will get what I want."

Chen Ye did not refute it, because what the Soul Master said was true.

If he wants to establish this system of cause and effect, then he cannot break the rules himself. Good and evil will be judged by history; if Chen Ye acts out of self-interest, everything he has built will collapse.

However, Chen Ye did not intend to simply throw the Soul Master into hell to be punished. This person's research on the soul was too profound, and throwing him into the underworld might easily cause him other troubles.

Chen Ye happened to have another method he wanted to test on the Soul Master.

He touched the remnant soul with his fingertip, and streams of sword energy merged into it.

Sensing something was wrong, Soul Master shouted, "Chen Ye, what are you doing?!"

Chen Ye did not explain, but carefully used his sword energy to modify the appearance of the remnant soul until it turned into the shape of a moth.

The dignified Soulfire Lord was transformed into a worm after Chen Ye's secret technique, which shocked him greatly. How could there be such a vicious supernatural power in this world?
This was an inspiration Chen Ye gained from Ye Chen's supernatural power. Since his swordsmanship could repair damage, it could naturally also modify the soul. However, he was a little unskilled the first time and transformed the remnant soul of the Soul Venerable into a moth with excessively large and asymmetrical wings.

Ignoring the Soul Venerable's roar, Chen Ye squeezed out a drop of blood from his fingertip, transforming it into the shape of a moth, and then stuffed the Soul Venerable's remnant soul into it.

When the moth actually moved its wings, Chen Ye knew that his experiment had been successful.

The moths couldn't make a sound; they could only crawl erratically in Chen Ye's hand, desperately trying to flap their wings but unable to distinguish one from the other.

Chen Ye said to the Soul Venerable, "You demon, you exploited the greed of mortals, making them consume their lifespan to become the vessels for your possession, like moths to a flame. So-called cause and effect, now I will turn you into a moth, so that you can also taste this bitterness. I will do the same to your hundreds of thousands of remnant souls."

"Don't worry, I've already placed a restriction on your soul. Even if you die, you'll only return to my Myriad Souls Banner. You can then reflect on your actions throughout countless reincarnations."

Chen Ye released the moth from the Yellow Springs Palace. The moth fluttered its wings and flew high and low into the distance before disappearing from sight.

Chen Ye was not afraid at all that the Soul Master would escape.

The Demonic Sect has many methods of possession, and Chen Ye has naturally learned quite a few. However, he uses the Myriad Soul Banner as the body to possess, binding it with the remnant soul. When the moth dies, the Soul Venerable will return to the Myriad Soul Banner, just like reincarnation after death.

This remnant soul was weak enough that Chen Ye was not afraid that it could break the restriction.

Chen Ye summoned the Emperor of Fengdu, and with a thought, transformed the nameless sword technique into countless sword shadows, merging them into the deity. These were all Chen Ye's insights into swordsmanship, which he shared without reservation. Soon, a wooden sword appeared at the Emperor of Fengdu's waist.

The Yellow Springs Sect wants to build the Underworld and establish the cycle of cause and effect. Now the path of cause and effect has begun to manifest, and the concept of reincarnation has taken shape.

This sword technique that modifies the soul, combined with the method of creating a physical body, should be able to become the sixth level of the eighteen levels of hell.

By then, even if the moth had the chance to cultivate into a spirit, it would be too late, because the cause and effect cycle of the Yellow Spring Sect would eventually become part of the laws of heaven, and no one could escape it.

Chen Ye muttered to himself, "Turning those who see everyone as ants into ants, this sixth level of hell will probably turn sinners into these insect-like beasts in the future... that would be called the Thousand Forms Hell."

(End of this chapter)