Chapter 96

High-level array diagram?

Mu Chen stared at the black scroll in his hand, his eyes flickering with uncertainty. Although he couldn't determine the exact level of this array diagram, he believed it would be at least more powerful than a second-level array diagram.

An array diagram of this level, if news of it were to spread, would likely drive the spirit array masters of the Northern Spirit Realm into a frenzy. In the eyes of those spirit array masters, even the rarest heavenly materials and treasures would not be as tempting as these high-level array diagrams.

Mu Chen wiped the blood from the corner of his mouth and then waved to Zhou Ye and Lei Shan, who were walking over, saying, "Uncle Zhou, I want this too."

Zhou Ye and the others took the black scroll, flipped through it, but couldn't discern anything special. They then smiled and returned it to Mu Chen.

Mu Chen took it back and chuckled. He knew that Zhou Ye and Lei Shan couldn't see the secrets of the black scroll. Otherwise, Yang Gui wouldn't have casually discarded it here. The value of a high-level array diagram was probably higher than all the items in his collection room combined.

As for why Mu Chen could see the secrets of the black scroll, it was because he could enter the Heart Array state. Otherwise, Mu Chen believed that even a second-level spirit array master would not be able to discover the hidden array diagram in the black scroll.

The Heart Array state was at least a third-level spirit array master's domain, and even then, it wasn't guaranteed. There was only a small chance, so not just any third-level spirit array master could enter the Heart Array state, nor could just anyone unravel the hidden secrets.

Mu Chen carefully stored the black array diagram. He could study it a bit when he returned, but with his current abilities, he certainly couldn't attempt to set it up. Just being hit by the fierce aura from the array diagram made his blood and qi tremble. If he were to force it, the backlash would likely be fatal.

After obtaining the black array diagram, Mu Chen had no other thoughts. He let Zhou Ye and Lei Shan divide the items and then each called their people to transport the items back to their territories.

"Big Brother Lei, this time, we owe much to the Nine Dragon Gang. If there's anything you need in the future, just send someone to the Mu Domain, and we will do our best to assist," Zhou Ye said, leading a large group of people and bowing to Lei Shan with a smile.

"Haha, Brother Zhou, you're too polite. We should thank you. Once I stabilize the situation here, I will definitely visit the Mu Domain and pay my respects to Lord Mu Feng!" Lei Shan replied with a smile and a bow.

"Alright, farewell."

Zhou Ye smiled and didn't linger, waving his hand and leading a large group of people away, quickly disappearing from sight.

The news of the battle at Mangyin Mountain spread quickly. The fall of Mangyin Mountain caused a stir in the Northern Spirit Realm. After all, no matter what, Mangyin Mountain was the strongest force in the underworld. Its destruction inevitably drew a lot of attention.

Especially when the news of Yang Gui's death came out, it shocked countless people. He was a Spirit Soul Realm powerhouse, yet he was killed.

The Mu Domain is truly not to be provoked.

Many large and small forces sighed in unison. They had heard about Mangyin Mountain's attack on the Mu Domain and the killing of a city lord. Although they knew the Mu Domain would not let this go, they didn't expect the Mu Domain's revenge to come so quickly and so fiercely.

In the Liu Domain, at the Liu Family residence.

Liu Qingtian sat at the head of the table with a cold expression. Beside him was Liu Mu Bai, and below were Liu Zong and Liu Ming. However, the two of them looked rather grim.

"How did it fail?" Liu Qingtian looked at the two and frowned, asking.

"It's all because of that little brat Mu Chen." Liu Ming gritted his teeth and said, "That kid actually set up an array diagram with the power of a second-level spirit array, and together with Lei Shan, they killed Yang Gui."

"Hmm?" Liu Qingtian's expression changed slightly. Mu Chen could set up such a powerful spirit array? This kid is truly a troublemaker. In such a short time, he has improved again.

Liu Mu Bai also gritted his teeth, a trace of jealousy flashing in his eyes. Unconsciously, the gap between him and Mu Chen had widened again, which was hard for his proud self to bear.

"Big Brother, what do we do now? The Mangyin Mountain incident has greatly increased the Mu Domain's reputation, and the Nine Dragon Gang has also become closely related to them. This is not good news for us," Liu Zong asked.

Liu Qingtian smiled coldly, but his eyes were filled with a cold light. "Why the rush? We instructed Mangyin Mountain to act just to divert the Mu Domain's attention. Father's progress is going smoothly, and he should be able to break through in about a month. At that time, he will become the only Three Days Realm powerhouse in the Northern Spirit Realm."

"At that time, what is the Mu Domain? Just a matter of wiping them out with a wave of the hand. As for other forces, if they submit, that's fine; if not, they will be destroyed."

Liu Qingtian's eyes were filled with fervor, and he slowly clenched his hand, saying, "At that time, our Liu Domain will become the true overlord of the Northern Spirit Realm, and this vast land will be under our control!"

Liu Zong and Liu Ming's eyes also became fiery. The unification of the Northern Spirit Realm by the Liu Domain was finally approaching.

Mu Domain.

Since the Mangyin Mountain incident, Mu Chen had been quietly staying at the Mu Family residence, spending most of his time studying the mysterious black array diagram.

He had also shown this array diagram to Wen Ling, who had successfully become a second-level spirit array master. However, without the Heart Array state, Wen Ling still couldn't discern the hidden array diagram in the scroll. Afterward, Mu Chen didn't hide it from him, as Wen Ling had indeed been very good to him, not only leading him into the path of spirit array masters but also sharing all the array diagrams he possessed. Mu Chen was very grateful to this strict mentor.

Wen Ling was also quite interested after hearing Mu Chen's explanation. After all, high-level array diagrams were extremely attractive to spirit array masters. However, to Mu Chen's surprise, Wen Ling didn't show much obsession, only smiling and saying that this array diagram was not for him, so he couldn't observe it.

Mu Chen had no choice. Since Wen Ling couldn't see the hidden array diagram, he also couldn't simulate it, so he could only keep it and study it bit by bit.

After some time of study, Mu Chen began to grasp some of the secrets of this mysterious array diagram. If his research was correct, this array diagram should be called the "Demon Lotus Soul Slaying Array." The exact level was still unclear, but it was at least a third-level array diagram. With Mu Chen's current strength, he clearly couldn't set it up.

Mu Chen felt quite helpless about this. Having the array diagram but lacking the strength to try it out made him feel restless, so he could only gradually suppress his thoughts and wait until he had the ability to try again.

After shifting his focus away from this, Mu Chen once again devoted himself entirely to cultivation. His current strength was already sufficient to advance to the middle stage of the Spirit Wheel Realm, but he didn't do so. Instead, he continuously suppressed his spiritual energy, trying to avoid reaching that stage.

This wasn't because Mu Chen didn't want to advance to the middle stage of the Spirit Wheel Realm. His ambition went beyond that; he wanted to directly advance to the late stage of the Spirit Wheel Realm.

This idea was generally considered a bit unrealistic, as advancing from the middle to the late stage of the Spirit Wheel Realm required a large amount of spiritual energy. In the past, Mu Chen wouldn't have had such an idea, but now that he had obtained the "Nine-Whiskered Blood Ginseng," he had more confidence.

The "Nine-Whiskered Blood Ginseng" contained pure and fierce spiritual energy. As long as Mu Chen could refine this energy and combine it with the spiritual energy he had been suppressing, when the energy reached its peak, it would burst out like a long-suppressed volcano, releasing a terrifying force.

With this force, Mu Chen had a certain level of confidence in advancing to the late stage of the Spirit Wheel Realm.

So, Mu Chen was waiting for this opportunity.

And this wait lasted nearly half a month.

Half a month later, in the inner courtyard of the Mu Family residence, Mu Chen sat quietly in a stone pavilion in the courtyard. At this moment, spiritual energy was constantly seeping out from his body, indicating that his internal spiritual energy was at its peak.

Each level of the Spirit Wheel Realm had its limit for the amount of spiritual energy it could contain. Mu Chen was currently at the early stage of the Spirit Wheel Realm, but the amount of spiritual energy in his body had already exceeded the limit of the early stage.

If not handled properly, this situation could easily lead to an excessive amount of spiritual energy, which could damage his meridians.

Mu Chen took a deep breath, and a trace of black light flowed out with his breath, clearly mixed with spiritual energy.

"Almost there."

Mu Chen felt the pain from the excessive spiritual energy in his body and smiled slightly. This behavior was quite dangerous, but fortunately, the Great Buddha Dharma he practiced was particularly powerful, allowing him to control the excessive spiritual energy and prevent it from causing damage. Otherwise, he wouldn't dare to do such a bold thing.

Mu Chen clenched his hand, and a jade box appeared. He opened the box, and the blood-red Nine-Whiskered Blood Ginseng appeared, emitting a strong fragrance. He took a deep breath, and immediately felt the spiritual energy in his body expand even more.

"Powerful."

Mu Chen praised inwardly, then his expression turned serious. He grabbed the Nine-Whiskered Blood Ginseng and put it in his mouth.

The scalding juice spread in Mu Chen's mouth and immediately transformed into a surge of spiritual energy, flooding into his body, making his body instantly turn red.

Feeling the impending surge of spiritual energy in his body, Mu Chen didn't dare to delay. He quickly closed his eyes and entered a cultivation state, running the Great Buddha Dharma to refine the fierce spiritual energy.

Now, it was time to break through!

(To be continued)