The spatial runes and zodiac totems on the bead simultaneously burst forth with intense light, weaving together into a giant silver net that covers the heavens and the earth.
As she manipulated complex hand seals with her fingertips, twelve dazzling rays of light shot into the sky, condensing into a vast array deep within her sea of consciousness—the very Twelve Yuan Chen Annihilation Array that she had been studying day and night!
As soon as the array diagram was formed, the entire sea of consciousness space instantly solidified.
At the same time, a solid barrier enveloped Mo Bai's divine sense.
The giant hands formed from the black mist melted away as quickly as ice and snow meeting fire the moment they touched the array wall.
The demon trapped in the array let out a resentful roar, transforming into a twisted black shadow that charged wildly, but no matter how much it struggled, it could not break free from the array's confinement.
Outside, wisps of black smoke were expelled from Mo Bai's body and dispersed by the seniors guarding outside, disappearing into the air in the blink of an eye.
Mo Zhizhou said happily, "It seems that young friends Rong and Jun have brought the situation under control."
The others also showed joy. Qing Xuanzi was relieved to see that Rong Jiaojiao was the only one who looked alright.
"Let's see what you can do now!" Within Mo Bai's sea of consciousness, Rong Jiaojiao's eyes were sharp as she manipulated the Twelve Yuan Chen Pearls to continuously shrink the array's range.
Each bead emanated a chilling spatial power, shredding the demonic spirit's black mist inch by inch.
The pale white golden divine consciousness leaned weakly against the array wall, watching Rong Jiaojiao's valiant figure fight, its eyes shining brightly.
Just then, Jun Yuangui's voice came from outside the formation: "Jiaojiao, be careful! This demonic spirit is absorbing Mo Bai's life force!"
He used magic to sever some of the connections, but because he dared not use his full power, most of the connections were still absorbing Mo Bai's life force.
Rong Jiaojiao was startled and looked up. Sure enough, she saw wisps of golden light seeping out of Mo Bai's body and being devoured by the demon spirit.
"Want to drain his life force? Did you even ask me?"
Rong Jiaojiao roared, and the twelve Yuan Chen Pearls simultaneously erupted with dazzling silver light.
The Rat rune created countless spatial rifts, cutting the black mist of the demon spirit into fragments; the Ox rune condensed a thick spatial barrier, completely blocking the loss of life force.
Seeing that things were not going well, the demon spirit suddenly split into countless tiny black shadows, trying to escape through the gaps in the formation.
Rong Jiaojiao was prepared. With a light tap of her fingertip, the Twelve Yuan Chen Array instantly transformed into a net that captured all the dark figures.
"Demon-Binding Chains!" With her command, nine golden chains suddenly appeared from the array diagram, coiling around the demon spirit like giant pythons and suppressing it firmly at the array's core.
"Disperse!" Rong Jiaojiao swung her sword fiercely, and a silver sword light pierced straight into the center of the formation.
The demon spirit let out a shrill scream, the black mist grew thinner and thinner, and the demon spirit grew weaker and weaker.
At this moment, the demon spirit used its last bit of strength to transform into a wisp of black smoke and soar into the sky, trying to break out of Mo Bai's sea of consciousness.
It was strangled by Rong Jiaojiao in one space, twisted into countless wisps of black smoke that slowly dissipated, and its last trace of spirit was taken away by Rong Jiaojiao.
Within Mo Bai's sea of consciousness, as the demonic spirit dissipated, the thick, ink-like black mist was dispersed and receded like a tide.
The originally dim golden divine consciousness gradually filled up and shone brightly. Mo Bai slowly opened his eyes, still dazed from surviving the ordeal.
He looked at the twelve Yuan Chen Pearls floating around Rong Jiaojiao and forced a smile: "You saved me again."
Rong Jiaojiao breathed a sigh of relief, removed the formation, and the twelve Yuan Chen Pearls transformed into streams of light and entered her sea of consciousness.
Rong Jiaojiao asked, "Where is your little black doll? Can't it protect your sea of consciousness?"
Mo Bai said angrily, "We were being chased by two Blood Fiend Sect old monsters at the Celestial Master level. We fought back desperately and were about to turn the tables when the two old monsters were controlled by the demon spirit and self-destructed without warning. Heiwa was seriously injured again and fell into a deep sleep in order to protect us."
Rong Jiaojiao gasped in shock. The power of two Celestial Masters detonating simultaneously was terrifying.
"You were injured back then, otherwise your consciousness wouldn't have been so easily invaded."
Mo Bai nodded. "At that time, we were covered in injuries and our spiritual energy was depleted." Mo Bai's voice was hoarse, and a trace of lingering fear flashed in his eyes. "That demonic spirit was extremely cunning. When Heiwa was asleep and I was injured and had exhausted my spiritual energy and divine sense, it directly entered my sea of consciousness."
He paused, his gaze falling on Rong Jiaojiao's powerful spiritual figure, and sighed, "If it weren't for you..."
"Don't rush to thank me, let's talk outside." With a thought, she took Mo Bai's consciousness with her and withdrew from the sea of consciousness.
In reality, Mo Bai's eyelashes trembled, and he slowly opened his eyes. "Young Master!"
With red eyes, Mo Zhizhou rushed forward, his trembling hand hovering in mid-air, afraid of touching and hurting the weak Mo Bai.
Mo Bai struggled to get up, but Mo Zhenting held him down: "Don't move, rest first."
Tian Shu stepped forward, his gaze sweeping back and forth between Rong Jiaojiao and Jun Yuangui, his eyes filled with amazement: "As expected of the holder of the Nine Dragon Seal, you can perform the Soul Resonance Technique so exquisitely."
Mo Zhenting took out a Nourishing Spirit Pill and gave it to Mo Bai. He then turned to a powerful old man beside him and said, "Alliance Leader, the Demon Spirits are now targeting the Seal Bearers everywhere. I hope the Alliance can uphold the rules and protect the four Seal Bearers. Also, there are two other seals whose whereabouts are unknown. Should we protect them as well?"
Han Yunshen, the leader of the Xuanxiu Alliance, was born into the Xingmang Sect. He has an innate talent for formations and was later selected into the alliance. Thirty years ago, he became the leader of the alliance.
Han Yun sighed and said, "We have contacted all the sects and clans, as well as the major and minor families in the mortal world, but we have not found any other two seal holders."
A female cultivator who appeared to be in her forties said, "Perhaps those two small seals have not yet recognized a master or wielded them, or perhaps they have been suppressed by evil spirits."
Han Yun Shen glanced at the female cultivator and said, "The Nine Dragon Seal is related to the peace of the world. Elder He, please summon the leaders of each sect to come and discuss how to train these seal holders."
He Wan accepted the order and left, knowing full well that it would not be an easy task.
Those who hold the seal have a special status. It is necessary to ensure their safety while also giving them enough opportunities to hone their skills and grow. This requires a comprehensive and flexible plan.
Seeing that Mo Bai's breathing gradually stabilized after taking the Nourishing Spirit Pill, Mo Zhenting was finally relieved.
He looked at Rong Jiaojiao and Jun Yuangui, his eyes filled with gratitude: "Thanks to the help of you two young friends, otherwise Bai'er would probably be in grave danger today."
Rong Jiaojiao smiled and waved her hand, saying, "Senior Mo, you're too kind. Mo Bai and I are both Seal Bearers, so saving him is only right and proper. Moreover, Brother Mo and I are also partners who fight side by side, so naturally we should support each other."
Jun Yuangui nodded, and Tian Shu said, "This incident was indeed dangerous, but fortunately it ended without serious consequences. However, the appearance of this demonic spirit makes us even more vigilant. The holder of the Nine Dragon Seal has been targeted by the demonic spirit multiple times, and we must find a solution as soon as possible."
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