The High Priest was truly enraged. His Herb Nurturing Array, which was a hundred times more precious, was about to collapse but Alchemist Sage Purple Gold was still thinking of protecting his Fire of Seven Emotions!
The High Priest knew that once the array was destroyed, he would be a sinner of the Nine Li Magus Empire. The Herb Nurturing Array of the Nine Li Magus Empire had been passed down for so long. If it were to be destroyed by his hands, he would be too ashamed to face the millions of citizens of the Nine Li Magus Empire or his ancestors!
Against the High Priest's killing intent, Alchemist Sage Purple Gold's breathing stagnated. He did not doubt that the High Priest would do as he said.
Although he was skilled in alchemy, his strength was only average among those at the same realm. After all, alchemy took up too much of his time and energy. How could he be the High Priest's match? Furthermore, there was Aged Blackrock.
At that moment, he sensed that Aged Blackrock was staring at him. The coldness in his eyes left him shuddering.
He was truly suffering in silence. He had shot himself in the foot. Now, he would not only be able to resolve the Herb Nurturing Array and devour Ling Xie'er, but he was also about to lose his fire seed.
No matter how precious the Fire of Seven Emotions was, it was not as precious as his life. Alchemist Sage Purple Gold repeatedly produced hex seals as he constantly powered the Nine Transformations Rejuvenation Array in hopes of stabilizing it.
But at that moment, many alchemists had already fled. The Nine Transformations Rejuvenation Array was incomplete and the Herb Nurturing Array was turning more and more violent. Under such circumstances, all his efforts were for naught.
Seeing the Fire of Seven Emotions suffer in the heart of the array, even the place they were at was engulfed by the heatwave. Although they were fine thanks to the Yuan Qi barrier, his disciples felt as if their asses were on fire. It was an embarrassing scene!
At that moment, the High Priest's Yuan Qi voice transmission resounded throughout the area like a bell. "Today, my Nine Li Magus Empire will hand the Herb Nurturing Array to all of you! Don't think of escaping unscathed. I will send a voice transmission to the Nine Li Magus Empire warriors to stand guard outside. If my array is destroyed, all of you will accompany me in death. None of you will be spared! "
The High Priest's voice was filled with killing intent. It made the hearts of all the people who were fleeing pause.
Was the Nine Li Magus Empire mad? Were they going to risk universal condemnation and make all of them stay here?
But on careful thought, the Nine Li Magus Empire was truly capable of doing so. They were just too powerful. Throughout history, countless factions had been destroyed by the Nine Li Magus Empire but the Nine Li Magus Empire remained standing. Now, with the High Priest saying such crazy words, no one doubted that the Nine Li Magus Empire did not mind making all the alchemists in the worlds around the Heavenly South Great World their enemy. What was most important to them was the Herb Nurturing Array.
For a moment, no one dared to escape.
Although the Nine Transformations Rejuvenation Array was in tatters, they still braced themselves and returned to their original positions.
"Alchemist Sage Purple Gold, it's all your fault. You have doomed us!"
"We're back. Hurry up and activate the formation to stabilize it!"
"What are you waiting for? Hurry up and attack, or we'll all be finished!"
Although Alchemist Sage Purple Gold enjoyed a higher status, no one cared about him at this point in time. The group of alchemists urged him.
And at that moment, Alchemist Sage Purple Gold was on the brink of insanity. No matter how much he urged him, there was nothing he could do.
He felt like an impotent man facing a bunch of thirsty women. They were constantly urging him to do something but he could not get hard at all.
"Where's the fire seed? Didn't you want everyone to contribute their fire seed? Gather everyone's fire seed powers and stabilize the array! "bellowed the High Priest with surging killing intent.
Previously, Alchemist Sage Purple Gold had wanted their fire seeds but they had been evasive. They had missed the opportunity.
Alchemist Sage Purple Gold could only say, "Now that the worldly array is in a frenzy, there's not enough strength even if these people gather their fire seeds."
"Not enough strength?" The High Priest's heart sank. So many fire seeds weren't enough?
Aged Blackrock, who was standing beside the High Priest, sneered. He said, "At the end of the day, you set up the array and bragged. But in the end, all the fire seeds of a bunch of alchemists added together are inferior to a young lady!?"
When Aged Blackrock said that, the High Priest was alarmed. He could not help but look at Yi Yun. At that moment, Yi Yun was standing in midair outside the Nine Transformations Rejuvenation Array. No matter how the fire-elemental Yuan Qi wreaked havoc, it did not injure him at all.
The High Priest knew very well that Yi Yun had swapped the array fire, resulting in the array's anomaly. But on the other hand, it took three years for the anomaly to appear after Yi Yun swapped the array fire. It was only discovered by them after another three years.
And after Alchemist Sage Purple Gold swapped the array fire, it only took about half an hour for the array to churn like it was about to explode.
Previously, the High Priest disliked Ling Xie'er but now, he found it unbelievable when he thought back to it.
Was Ling Xie'er that powerful? That young lady that did not seem to pose any threat actually possessed such strength?
Although the High Priest was powerful, his Nine Li clan was not adept at alchemy. He did not know the root cause of the Herb Nurturing Array's anomaly.
When Aged Blackrock said that, all the alchemists present felt embarrassed. They were also astonished by Yi Yun's fire seed. At that moment, Yi Yun's fire seed was still curled up in a corner of the array's core. No matter how the divine fire outside surged, the fire seed remained unscathed.
They deeply felt that they had underestimated the fire seed. The grade of the fire seed had completely exceeded the Empyrean Cleansing Flame!
How could there be such a powerful fire seed in this world? If Yi Yun's fire seed provided energy, stabilizing the array was not impossible.
Alchemist Sage Purple Gold had obviously thought of this point. However, it was impossible for him to admit that he was inferior to Yi Yun. He hated the fact that he had not completely devoured Yi Yun's fire seed. If not, his Fire of Seven Emotions would have evolved to an unknown level. How could he have been unable to deal with the anomaly in the Herb Nurturing Array?
"Let Yi Yun's fire seed join us. We will join in as well. That way, there will be a chance of stabilizing the array," said an alchemist suddenly to the High Priest.
The Nine Li Magus Empire's blade was pressed against their necks. They had to do their best to repair the array.
However, if they were to throw their fire seed into the chaotic array, they were worried that the fire seed would be torn apart. But if Yi Yun was pulled in as well, things would be different.
With the top-grade fire seed as a scapegoat, even if the worldly array devoured the fire seed's energy, the top-grade fire seed would withstand it. Their low-grade fire seeds would just have to follow suit.
"That's right. Only by getting Yi Yun to contribute his fire seed can we succeed. However, his fire seed is currently defending a corner. All it wants is self-preservation," said another alchemist.
They could not order Yi Yun around. All they could do was exert pressure through the Nine Li Magus Empire. As long as the Nine Li Magus Empire took forceful measures, Yi Yun had no choice but to comply.
At that moment, Yi Yun laughed. "I've seen shameless people, but I've never seen someone as shameless as you. I left my fire seed in the array. Over the past three years, she has expended all her energy to barely maintain the array's stability. But the moment you arrived, you set up an array to devour her. Now, your fire seed has taken control of the array. In less than thirty seconds, the array is already on the brink of collapse. Yet, all of you wish for me to contribute my fire seed to help you stabilize the array?"
"Unfortunately, my fire seed has been severely injured from being devoured. I'm afraid I can't shoulder such a heavy responsibility. However, I think there's no need for all of you to use your fire seed. Just tear off your skin and you will be able to seal the Herb Nurturing Array. "
Yi Yun mocked them mercilessly. The alchemists present, especially Alchemist Sage Purple Gold's disciples, could not bear it any further. Yi Yun was referring to their master, Alchemist Sage Purple Gold. How could they allow their master to be insulted in such a manner?
"Yi Yun! The problem with the Herb Nurturing Array is all because of you. Why are you acting all high and mighty now? If not for my master taking over, the array would have collapsed long ago. The only reason the array is experiencing an anomaly is because the problem is too deep. My master is unable to fix it! "
"That's right. If my master's Fire of Seven Emotions could devour that girl, stabilizing the array would not be difficult at all!"
Just as the disciples finished speaking, they suddenly felt a hellish aura descend from the sky. It was as though a god of death had descended upon them. Their bodies jolted as they felt their blood flow in reverse. Their hearts stopped beating.
"Peng!"
With a dull thud, the disciples grunted tragically. Their faces were extremely pale.
"High … High Priest …"
Blood seeped out the corners of Alchemist Sage Purple Gold's disciples' mouths. At that instant, a massive suppressive force had descended upon them, injuring their meridians. And the person who had attacked them was none other than the Nine Li Magus Empire's High Priest!
At that moment, the High Priest had a gloomy expression. His face was suffused with killing intent. Just the bloodlust he exuded was suffocating. The few Alchemist Sage Purple Gold's disciples did not dare say a word.
The High Priest gave Yi Yun a deep, penetrating look. Even though he was always unyielding, he still felt ashamed. He could not bring himself to ask Yi Yun to contribute his fire seed.
He took a deep breath and sent a voice transmission to Aged Blackrock and Nine Li Magus Maiden. "Blackrock, Li'er …"
"You want me to speak to Yi Yun?" Before the High Priest finished his sentence, Aged Blackrock immediately understood what he meant. If it was possible, he naturally did not wish to sully his dignity. However, the Nine Li Magus Empire's providence was on the line. The Herb Nurturing Array naturally had to be preserved.
"My young friend Yi Yun, on account of me, I hope that you can help us if possible."
Aged Blackrock's voice was sincere. Nine Li Magus Maiden did not say a word as she looked hopefully at Yi Yun. Now, all her hopes were pinned on Yi Yun.
Yi Yun cupped his hands slightly and said, "Senior Blackrock, you are being too polite. There's something you said that isn't wrong. The Herb Nurturing Array did undergo an anomaly because I swapped out my fire seed. Although the scale of the anomaly is too great and difficult to resolve, I can only do my best to help."
"However, my fire seed has been stabilizing the array all these years. It has already expended a great deal of its strength. Furthermore, it was devoured by them previously, so it's already rather weak. I do not have absolute confidence in how much I can accomplish."
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