Novel Lived
Chapter 1091: A Stirring Heart
Chapter 1091: A Stirring Heart
Editor: Henyee Translations
The first thing Jiang Chengxuan thought about wasn’t treasure but rather the Sky-Severing Array.
This immortal-grade formation had played a decisive role in the war.
Without it, the righteous side’s victory would have been assured as soon as he and Shen Ruyan intervened.
However, the Sky-Severing Array had repeatedly shifted the balance, and if not for his mastery of the Heavenly Calculation Technique and Daolord East River’s record of unique arrays, the consequences would have been unimaginable.
Even if they had won, the Floodgate Realm’s vitality would have been utterly depleted.
Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan’s figures moved through the void, tearing through dimensional gates, quickly arriving at various nodes of the Sky-Severing Array.
At each location, Jiang Chengxuan used his deducing power and spiritual sense to fully comprehend the changes brought about by the array.
He meticulously examined the enormous white array flags, recording their rules and spiritual power into jade slips with precise measurements.n/ô/vel/b//jn dot c//om
For Jiang Chengxuan, the entire Sky-Severing Array was akin to a vast library, containing an abundance of information.
Even details about the demon immortal behind it trickled into his understanding. This research took Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan nearly ten years, during which they meticulously documented every aspect of the Sky-Severing Array.
By this time, the territory of the Demonic Sect was devoid of life. All its resources had been plundered as war spoils and distributed among the participating sects.
Years ago, Jiang Chengxuan had been invited to preside over the Floodgate Conference, but he had declined, absorbed in studying the Sky-Severing Array.
Instead, Shen Ruyan took on the role, demonstrating her prowess and earning recognition. As Jiang Chengxuan’s partner, it was her first time stepping into the spotlight, revealing her talents and strength, which were on par with Jiang Chengxuan’s own.
“Let’s go home to the Haoran Sect,” Jiang Chengxuan said with excitement, turning to Shen Ruyan. The Sky-Severing Array that had once covered the Demonic Sect’s territory had been completely dismantled, leaving no hidden dangers.
Yet, all its concealed information had been documented for future analysis.
Understanding Jiang Chengxuan’s joy, Shen Ruyan smiled and, with a wave of her hand, opened a void portal through which they both disappeared.
Haoran Sect, Cloud Mist Peak
After the war against the Demonic Sect, the Haoran Sect solidified its position as the premier sect of the Floodgate Realm.
Cloud Mist Peak, where Jiang Chengxuan’s residence was located, became a sacred site within the Haoran Sect, attracting countless visitors daily.
However, the peak itself was off-limits, considered a forbidden area of the sect. Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan returned without being noticed.
Back at their familiar Cloud Mist Peak, they both felt a surge of emotions.
Though times had changed, Cloud Mist Peak remained their eternal sanctuary. Outside Jiang Chengxuan’s abode, numerous spirit beasts continued their vigilant guard. After a brief inspection, the two entered the cave.
Eager to begin, Jiang Chengxuan summoned multiple jade slips, which piled up into a small mound. “I can’t shake the feeling that the demon immortal’s schemes are more complex than they seem. Was the demonic lair in the depths of the East Sea really just for placing puppets?” he pondered aloud, picking up a jade slip.
Although the Demonic Sect had been eradicated, the mastermind remained elusive.
Shen Ruyan nodded in agreement. “The great calamity might not end with this battle,” she said, her voice filled with concern. Given their abilities, such intuitions were likely accurate, and this urgency drove Jiang Chengxuan.
“Let’s quickly examine this information and compare it with Immortal East River’s records. We might uncover significant insights,” Jiang Chengxuan suggested, revealing his true intent.
Both the demon immortal and Immortal East River were figures from the Immortal Realm, and their information might overlap.
For the next period, Jiang Chengxuan and Shen Ruyan immersed themselves in analyzing and cross-referencing the gathered data.
Gradually, a clearer picture of the demon immortal emerged. He was likely at least at the True Immortal level, a figure only slightly below the Immortal East River.
His origin seemed to be the Dim Radiance Immortal Domain, one of the most chaotic and complex regions among the Thirty-Six Immortal Domains.
Moreover, this demon immortal seemed to excel in arrays and spiritual arts, as evidenced by his tactics.
The Sky-Severing Array was rare even in the Immortal Realm, usually possessed only by those deeply versed in arrays.
It was mainly used to allow true spirits or similar entities to descend.
This led Jiang Chengxuan to a chilling hypothesis. “Shen Ruyan, do you realize what this means?” he asked, his voice heavy with realization. Shen Ruyan nodded, her expression grave. “If your deduction is correct, then this outcome was inevitable.”
Jiang Chengxuan accepted the terrifying truth he had uncovered. Setting aside the jade slips, he gazed out through the stone walls, speaking softly to himself, “If the demon immortal truly excels in true spirit and spiritual arts… then during our battle with the Demonic Sect, he may have already split a part of his true spirit and infiltrated the Floodgate Realm.”
As he voiced this thought, a sense of foreboding surged within him, confirming his fears.