MasukNathanial paused, let out a deliberately insincere sigh, and said, "Out of consideration for our shared righteous lineage, I advise you to give up resisting. Submit quietly to the attack of the Netherworld Soul-Devouring Formation, and if you refrain from unnecessary resistance, I can at least leave your bodies intact, letting you die with some dignity."
"Dignity?"
Amelia finally spoke. Her voice was soft, yet it pierced through the thick black mist, reaching everyone's ears wit
Nathanial paused, let out a deliberately insincere sigh, and said, "Out of consideration for our shared righteous lineage, I advise you to give up resisting. Submit quietly to the attack of the Netherworld Soul-Devouring Formation, and if you refrain from unnecessary resistance, I can at least leave your bodies intact, letting you die with some dignity.""Dignity?"Amelia finally spoke. Her voice was soft, yet it pierced through the thick black mist, reaching everyone's ears with chilling clarity. That voice was as cold as ancient, unmelted ice, making everyone present shudder inwardly.She slowly raised her head, and in her clear eyes there was now only the desolation of a frozen wasteland. She looked at Nathanial as if she were looking at a dead man."I've been searching for you all for a long time, and finally found you." Amelia's gaze was icy cold. "Solaris Hold, Azure Citadel Sect, and Mistpeak Sect—you've hidden well these years, leaving no tr
This was the Killing Array meticulously prepared by Mystic Vale, the Netherworld Soul-Devouring Formation.This formation was an evil array of boundless power. Once activated, a powerful devouring force would arise within, capable of consuming the flesh and souls of all living beings, transforming them into energy for the formation.For the sake of this formation, Mystic Vale had his subordinates capture many people, all of whom were thrown into the array as nourishment, which was how it gained its current power.Moreover, this formation had a special effect: it could target specific individuals. When Nathanial set up the array, he had already imprinted the auras of Amelia and Carl into the core of the formation.In other words, this formation was prepared specifically for Amelia and Carl.Nathanial stood at the edge of the formation, gazing at Amelia and Carl trapped inside, a long-hidden smile finally appearing on his face."Amelia, Carl,
Carl's thin lips curved slightly; he, too, had not expected Isaiah to appear at that moment.The guardian bowed and replied, "Master, for a thousand years, the Nightshade Secret Realm has remained peaceful. However, not long ago, I had just awakened from slumber when I sensed a fluctuation of Zen Aura lingering around the Nightshade Secret Realm, as if probing for a weakness in the restrictions."Amelia's brows furrowed slightly.Zen Aura fluctuations?It seemed that someone had already come to explore the Nightshade Secret Realm ahead of time. Since there was something inside related to herself, she had no choice but to enter the Nightshade Secret Realm.She lifted her gaze, looking toward the depths of the rift in the Nightshade Secret Realm, where mist swirled. Her voice was cool, yet carried an inexplicable authority: "In that case, open the entrance to the Nightshade Secret Realm."Upon hearing this, the guardian quickly stepped aside a
Isaiah sat paralyzed on the ground, as if struck by an invisible bolt of lightning, his entire body frozen.His mouth was wide open, yet no sound came out. His bloodshot eyes stared fixedly at the guardian kneeling before Amelia. The madness and pride that once filled his gaze had completely vanished, replaced by a terror and confusion that seeped into his very bones.Master?Amelia was the guardian's Master?How could that be possible?The guardian of the Nightshade Secret Realm had existed for a thousand years, his strength unfathomable. He never regarded anyone with respect, let alone showed such deference to anyone. When had anyone ever seen him act this way?Amelia's strength was nothing compared to his, and judging by her appearance, she was only in her early twenties. How could she possibly be his Master?Isaiah's mind felt as if countless thunderclaps exploded within it, buzzing incessantly. He recalled Amelia's casual remark
He paused, looking at Amelia and Carl: "I haven't seen these two fellow cultivators before. How should I address you?""Amelia.""Carl.""Indeed, the younger generation is truly full of talent," Nathanial said with a smile. "It seems this is your first time coming to Mount Wraith for the Cultivation Summit."Amelia lifted her gaze, a faint smile on her lips: "It is indeed our first time. If it weren't for Master Cloudwalker, we wouldn't have been able to enter."Nathanial nodded, then turned his gaze to Cloudwalker: "Fellow Cultivator Cloudwalker, later you'll need to take these young people to the Nightshade Secret Realm. If you have time now, come with me to the tea room. I have something to discuss with you."Cloudwalker paused: "Alright, you go to the tea room first and wait for me. I'll come over in a moment.""No problem," Nathanial replied, turning around. "I'll go ahead then."After Nathanial left, Cloudwalker looked at
The speed was beyond imagination, as if it were teleportation, leaving only a faint white shadow at the original spot.Isaiah was still struggling in the excruciating pain of his shattered Nascent Soul when he suddenly felt an invisible pressure envelop him. He did not even see Amelia's movements; he only felt a sharp pain between his brows, and a pure, fierce aura, like a needle, instantly pierced into his sea of consciousness."Ah!"A scream even more tragic than the shattering of his Nascent Soul echoed through the sky. Isaiah clutched his head with both hands, his body curling into a ball as he rolled frantically on the stage. Within his sea of consciousness, the place where his spiritual resolve resided was being violently torn apart by an irresistible force.That was the foundation he had cultivated for hundreds or even thousands of years, the capital he prided himself on, the faith that had supported him all the way. Yet at this moment, under Ameli







