The Unparalleled Sword Emperor
Chapter 1827 - 1824: Eight Emerald Green Flames!

Chapter 1827: Chapter 1824: Eight Emerald Green Flames!

Ancestor Ding returned to the Ding Family’s mountain range, where the eight mysterious green flames were still suspended in mid-air, exuding an eerie yet captivating color.

As Ancestor Ding re-entered the cave mansion.

Among the eight flames, one flame’s glow suddenly intensified, and an old voice echoed, "Where is Ding Xianlai?"

Ancestor Ding pondered and said, "Dead."

"Ah?"

"Dead?"

"How is that possible?"

"So what should we do now? We’ve waited over twenty years for Ding Xianlai’s hope to appear; must we wait another twenty years here? Wait for another Ding Xianlai?"

Upon hearing Ancestor Ding’s words, a wave of exclamations erupted from the eight flames.

Ancestor Ding said solemnly, "So I know we cannot keep waiting. Therefore, I have taken the risk to use the Life and Death Cursed Talisman to control Lin Bai, who killed Ding Xianlai, and let him go to the East Continent Academy to find something for us."

Among the eight flames, a voice coldly said upon hearing Ancestor Ding’s words, "Old Monster Ding, this approach of yours is worse than waiting twenty more years. If the matter of the Life and Death Cursed Talisman is exposed, I’m afraid all you will be scattered souls."

"That’s right, Old Monster Ding, your approach is too risky, and that Lin Bai is not someone who can be trusted."

"As soon as Lin Bai reaches the East Continent Academy, with just a few inquiries, he’ll learn the origin of the Life and Death Cursed Talisman. By then, everyone will know about our Life-Death Demon Sect."

A wave of exclamations came from the eight flames.

Ancestor Ding said indifferently, "I know this is very risky, but we really can’t wait any longer. The cultivation resources in the Xuantian Domain are too sparse. For Ding Xianlai to reach the level of the Tianjiao recorded on the East Continent Heroes Record here is already a rarity for centuries."

"And now that Ding Xianlai is dead, we have no choice but to select another person. Otherwise, we might not only stay in this dark underground palace for twenty years, but perhaps even longer?"

"Do you wish to remain in this underground palace until the day your divine souls vanish into nothingness?"

Ancestor Ding said indifferently.

Hearing Ancestor Ding’s voice, the voices within the eight flames fell silent.

After a long pause, another person spoke, "Old Monster Ding, since you’ve already made a decision, do as you see fit."

"But remember one thing: if Lin Bai breaks free from control, or escapes the Life and Death Cursed Talisman’s restraint, you must kill him before he discovers its origins."

"Otherwise, if he finds out the Life and Death Cursed Talisman is from the Life-Death Demon Sect, and he knows where we hide, we might not even be able to stay in the Xuantian Domain anymore."

A wave of exclamations arose among the eight flames.

Ancestor Ding chuckled lightly, "Don’t worry, I’ll keep a close watch on Lin Bai. As soon as he tries to break free from the Cursed Talisman’s control, or inquires about it, I’ll kill him immediately!"

Hearing Ancestor Ding’s assurance, the voices within the other eight flames finally quieted down.

"Let’s hope this Lin Bai kid behaves himself and dutifully goes to the East Continent Academy to find what we want."

In this dim cave mansion, the eight green flames returned to their original state, quietly settling down.

...

Five days later, Lin Bai woke up in his residence. During these five days, Lin Bai adjusted his internal injuries to their best condition, and began constantly studying the Life and Death Cursed Talisman.

"What exactly is this Life and Death Cursed Talisman?"

Lin Bai frowned in thought, probing the edge of the Cursed Talisman continuously with spiritual power. Each time his spiritual power approached, there was a sensation as if part of the talisman would shatter.

"Is this Life and Death Cursed Talisman poison?"

Lin Bai said, puzzled.

"Such a strange thing, how could it be so marvelous?" Lin Bai said deeply confused.

Lin Bai said faintly, "Previously in that valley, I wanted to use the power of the Devouring Sword Spirit to swallow this Life and Death Cursed Talisman, but unexpectedly, a light touch shattered the talisman, causing black mist to spread and inflicting serious injury on me."

Lin Bai said deeply.

"Flying swords!"

After pondering for a long time, Lin Bai finally moved his flying sword towards the Life and Death Cursed Talisman. The flying sword was enveloped in intensely rich golden light as it slowly approached the talisman.

When the flying sword drew near, the Life and Death Cursed Talisman began to ripple, not indicating signs of collapse but rather a hint of dread!

"This Life and Death Cursed Talisman is actually afraid of the power of the flying sword. It doesn’t appear to be a poison but rather a curse’s power..." Lin Bai’s eyes brightened as he said, confused.

"But this curse power is too intangible and cannot be instantly devoured by the Devouring Sword Spirit. Ultimately, it’s because my cultivation isn’t sufficient. Otherwise, the Devouring Sword Spirit would be enough to directly swallow this Life and Death Cursed Talisman!"

Lin Bai maneuvered the flying sword closer to the Life and Death Cursed Talisman and discovered it genuinely feared the flying sword. As the sword approached, the talisman moved from Lin Bai’s chest down to his abdomen...

"It fears the flying sword, but the power of one flying sword alone cannot destroy this Life and Death Cursed Talisman..."

"It would be best to have two swords complementing each other, ideally within a sword array!"

With a thought, Lin Bai reached into his storage bag and a fractured sword tower appeared in his palm.

This sword tower was very tiny yet exquisite, with some visible ruptures.

"The Sword Array Tower, ever since I acquired it in the Creation Divine Palace, I’ve only entered the first floor. Inside, I obtained the Primordial Unity Sword Array. I wonder if I can enter the second floor now!"

Lin Bai took out the Sword Array Tower. With a motion, he transformed into a stream of light and entered the Sword Array Tower.

Inside the Sword Array Tower, Lin Bai first appeared on the first floor, seeing sword array diagrams and oral incantations etched on the stone walls. After glancing at them, he proceeded to the second floor.

Lin Bai recalled the first time he came to the Sword Array Tower, he wanted to ascend to the second floor but was repelled by an invisible force. Yet now, as he continued onward, he found no such repelling force.

Lin Bai stepped directly onto the second floor, where he saw various texts and array diagrams also etched on its stone walls.

"Indeed, there is another sword array on the second floor..." Lin Bai, visibly excited, continued approaching, looking at the diagrams and text on the stone wall, his face lit up.

"The Tai Chi Duality Formation... Grand Yin and Grand Yang, which is weak, which is strong, Yin and Yang complement, ruling Under Heaven... Solitary Yang does not grow, solitary Yin does not last, Yin and Yang together can cleave the heavens..."