As the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent rapidly approached, it finally appeared before Tianlin and the others.
Tianlin stepped forward and arranged the seven array stones in his hand in a specific pattern, using his soul power to activate the formation already set within the stones.
The Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent, unaware of the array's mysteries, foolishly entered it.
At that moment, a strange scene unfolded. The Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent's path became bizarre. Though a wide road lay ahead, it turned as if encountering a dead end. Though a large rock stood before it, it crashed directly into it, leaving itself dazed and confused.
"What, what's going on here?" Oscar asked in surprise.
"Could this be an array?" Zhao Wuji speculated, as one of his colleagues, the control-type Soul Emperor Lu Qibin, possessed a similar array-based Spirit Skill with his Star Luo Chess Spirit.
However, Tianlin was clearly a power attack-type Soul Master, so how could he also know such techniques?
Tianlin smiled slightly. Success. Although it was his first attempt, this simplified version of the Tianxuan Maze was barely successful. It was just a pity that the range was a bit small, only able to trap a few people.
The so-called Tianxuan Maze was a formation created by Qing Shi, one of the Shu Mountain Seven Sages. Once his formation was deployed, anyone who rashly entered would be trapped in a bizarre illusion with no chance of survival.
Tianlin's simplified version, weakened a hundredfold, naturally couldn't reach that level, only able to trap others for a short while.
"This is an illusion array. The scene the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent sees now should be very different from ours. However, even I can't see through it this time." Tang San used his Purple Demon Eyes, but still couldn't penetrate the Tianxuan Maze. However, he still deduced, "Brother Jun, are you planning to let the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent destroy itself in your maze? A good trick!"
Tianlin shook his head. "Of course, it's not that simple. Although it can be done this way, it would be too time-consuming. I have other tricks up my sleeve."
As he spoke, Tianlin took out two yellow talismans from his body and rushed to the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent's side. Because it was trapped in the illusion, the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent didn't even sense Tianlin's approach.
Tianlin easily stuck the two talismans on its body. "Spell Restriction Talisman, seal! Body Binding Talisman, immobilize!"
The Spell Restriction Talisman and the Body Binding Talisman were talismans that restricted soul power within the body and limited physical movement, respectively. When used together, the effect was remarkable.
The most important reason why Soul Beasts were stronger than wild beasts was that they, like human Soul Masters, possessed powerful soul power within their bodies. Therefore, as long as the soul was sealed with the Spell Restriction Talisman first, and then the body was immobilized with the Body Binding Talisman, the opponent would become a lamb to the slaughter.
"The art of talismans, Brother Jun's sect actually has such unique skills!" Tang San was shocked. In his previous life, there were indeed rumors of talisman techniques in Daoist sects, but that was just a legend. Seeing it with his own eyes was a first.
"Wow, Boss, is this also a unique skill of the Seven Treasure Glazed Tile Sect? It's too awesome! Just these two talismans, and this Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent is completely still!" Ma Hongjun exclaimed excitedly. "Boss, if I join the sect, can you teach me this trick?"
"Of course, but if you want to learn, you can't be half-hearted. The effort required to learn the art of talismans is no less than your Soul Master cultivation." Tianlin didn't mind teaching him, after all, he wasn't a true Shu Mountain disciple, so he didn't have as many prejudices as Tang San.
However, upon hearing that learning talismans would take a lot of time, Ma Hongjun immediately deflated. "Then, never mind. I'd better focus on cultivating my soul power. After I become a Titled Douluo, I'll have more time to study these talismans."
Tianlin shook his head. Although Ma Hongjun was exceptionally talented now, his temperament was still too lazy. He still lacked the necessary determination, confidence, and patience to become a strong person. It seemed that he still needed to be properly trained in the future.
"Alright, Oscar, now this Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent is at your disposal. Do it!"
Tianlin called Oscar over. Just as Oscar was about to deliver the final blow to the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent, a hoarse, aged shout rang out, "Stop!"
Immediately afterward, two figures darted out from the forest, one old and one young, both female.
The older one looked to be in her sixties or seventies, with a full head of white hair neatly combed. Although she was not young, she was radiant, clearly possessing a considerable level of cultivation.
She held a three-meter-long snake-head cane in her hand. As she walked towards the crowd, her Spirit Rings rotated around her, two yellow, three purple, and one black. This person was a Soul Emperor above level sixty.
The Spirit Rings pulsed, but her body didn't change, indicating that the old woman's Spirit was the snake cane in her hand.
Next to her was a young girl, about sixteen years old, with a purple outfit wrapped around her alluring figure. The girl was extremely beautiful, even compared to Xiao Wu, Ning Rongrong, and Zhu Zhuqing, she was only slightly inferior.
She was also holding a snake cane, but it was slightly shorter, about two meters long, and she only had two yellow hundred-year Spirit Rings on her body.
Needless to say, this combination was none other than Serpent Woman Chao Tianxiang and her granddaughter Meng Yiran from the original story.
"Hmph, six Spirit Rings!" Zhao Wuji sneered, immediately activating his Spirit Release, seven Spirit Rings displayed before the grandmother and granddaughter.
Seeing the seven Spirit Rings pulsating on Zhao Wuji's body, and moreover, the best Spirit Ring configuration of two yellow, two purple, and three black, the old woman's heart sank. She didn't expect there would actually be a Soul Sage here. With her husband not present, today, she feared it would be very difficult to get back this Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent.
However, she still had to try. Perhaps the other party would give her some face; after all, the Peerless Dragon Serpent was also a famous combination on this continent.
"This old woman is Chao Tianxiang, hello, esteemed Soul Sage, you cannot give the Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent to that child."
"Chao Tianxiang!" Zhao Wuji heard this name, and his original disdain subsided. He thought to himself, "It's actually the Serpent Woman of the Peerless Dragon Serpent. She is easy to deal with, but this Peerless Dragon Serpent couple has always been inseparable. If she's here, then Dragon Duke Meng Shu must also be nearby."
Dragon Duke Meng Shu was a Soul Douluo with extremely strong strength, and he could use a Spirit Fusion Skill with Chao Tianxiang, which could only be resisted by a Titled Douluo. Once Meng Shu appeared, he would definitely not be a match for this couple.
Thinking of this, Zhao Wuji was very rarely polite, "So it is Senior Serpent Woman in person, I am Zhao Wuji!"
Chao Tianxiang's expression shifted slightly, "I was wondering where such a young Soul Sage came from, so it's the Immovable Bright King, famous in the Soul Master world."
Chao Tianxiang complimented verbally, but her heart became even more anxious. The Immovable Bright King acted entirely according to his own preferences, and even dared to offend Spirit Hall. How could he really be afraid of their Dragon Serpent family? Without Dragon Duke present, she feared that the Spirit Ring of this Phoenix-Tailed Crested Serpent was really going to fly away.
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