Chapter 628 is Chapter 624 Yao Chen takes action

When the spirit of the ancestral stone had completely arranged the formation, it once again activated a few mysterious hand seals.

As the hand seals changed, the eighth-level magic cores that had been placed at the various array points around the formation seemed to be injected with new life, and each one began to tremble violently.

Immediately afterwards, powerful and pure energy gushed out from these magic cores like a flood that broke through a dam, instantly filling the entire area.

Xiao Ling could clearly feel that the energy concentration in the surrounding space had become many times richer, almost condensed into substance, and was blowing towards him with a scorching heat wave.

Afterwards, the spirit of the ancestral stone changed its hand seals again, like an experienced helmsman, accurately guiding this violent energy.

They made low humming sounds along the intricate patterns on the formation, gathering and surging like a surging tide, pointing straight to the key item at the core of the formation, the space jade slip made by Yao Chen himself and given to Xiao Ling.

Under the precise control of the spirit of the ancestral stone, the power of this huge formation was fully unleashed.

Under the effect of this formation, the massive amount of energy released by those magic cores at once was poured into the space jade slip in full and accurately without any waste.

The torrent of energy surged inside the jade slip, emitting a heart-pounding hum, and the surrounding space was unconsciously rippling.

The spirit of the ancestral stone saw that the torrent of energy had all poured into the jade slip. The light on the surface of the jade slip became brighter and brighter, and there seemed to be signs of space distortion inside. It immediately cast its gaze towards Xiao Ling who was floating in the air, and said in a hurried tone:
"Xiao Ling, it's your turn now! You must immediately activate the jade slip and awaken the will that Yao Chen left in it."

It changed the subject, with an unmistakable urgency:

"Otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous! This jade slip simply cannot withstand the continuous infusion of such a huge amount of energy and will definitely burst. At that time, all our preparations will be wasted. Moreover, such a huge movement here will definitely immediately alert the masters of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan. At that time, our situation will be dangerous."

The last few words were particularly heavy, and it was obvious that the author was well aware of the huge risks involved.

After hearing the hurried and solemn words of the Ancestral Stone Spirit, Xiao Ling's heart trembled and he immediately nodded solemnly.

He knew very well that the situation was critical and any delay could lead to irreversible consequences, so he could not afford to hesitate.

Immediately, Xiao Ling used his right thumb to apply slight force and stroke the tip of his index finger.

A drop of bright and fresh blood instantly overflowed. Under Xiao Ling's precise mental control, the blood bead was attracted by a magnet and fell steadily and accurately on the shining space jade slip in the center of the formation.

It was at the moment when this drop of blood touched the jade slip that Xiao Ling understood.

He remembered that when Yao Chen set the conditions for activating this space jade slip, he had already left a backup plan. Only something with Xiao Ling's strong aura could awaken the dormant will within it.

At this moment, he was too lazy to look for any other special items. A drop of his own blood, the most original and richest existence, was undoubtedly the best guide.

This seemingly ordinary blood, at this moment, carries the heavy responsibility of reversing the situation and escaping from danger.

Under the close attention of Xiao Ling and the spirit of the ancestral stone, when the drop of blood containing his original breath fell accurately on the space jade slip, a miracle happened.

The jade slip suddenly shook without any warning, and instantly burst out with an extremely dazzling white light!
The light was so blazing and pure that it almost completely illuminated the originally dark and depressing space around it. Even the air seemed to be distorted by the burning.

Even Xiao Ling, who was accustomed to big scenes, couldn't help but narrow his eyes slightly, but his gaze was still fixed on the core of the white light, meticulously observing the changes taking place in it.

At this moment, as the most dazzling white light at the beginning slowly dissipated, tremendous energy began to gather and rotate rapidly inside the jade slip.

The energy flow was like a tangible silk thread, outlining and weaving. Gradually, a figure emerged behind the white light and appeared in Xiao Ling's sight.

This figure was obviously formed by pure energy, so it looked a little illusory and unreal.

However, that outline, that temperament, and especially that slightly lazy smile that seemed to reveal a certain wisdom, Xiao Ling recognized him immediately. This was clearly Yao Chen!
Thinking of this, Xiao Ling felt relieved. After all, what was preserved in this space jade slip was originally a trace of Yao Chen's will.

Now that his will has taken shape, it naturally appears in the form of Yao Chen. This is reasonable and there is nothing strange about it.

The next moment when Yao Chen's figure was completely condensed and its outline became clear and stable, Xiao Ling clearly saw that the figure made of energy slowly turned around.

His gaze accurately penetrated the space and fell on the location where Xiao Ling and the spirit of the ancestral stone were. He nodded slightly at the two of them as a greeting.

Then, a chuckle with a hint of familiarity and a hint of solemnity sounded in Xiao Ling's heart, as if it had directly entered the depths of his consciousness:
"Xiao Ling, I didn't expect that you could actually activate the will I stored in this jade slip. It seems that you are in some trouble now and need my help. Tell me, what do you want me to do for you next?"

Xiao Ling knew clearly in his heart that the one before him was not Yao Chen's real self, but merely a trace of his will left in the jade slip.

But even so, contained in this will is still Yao Chen's own consciousness and soul imprint.

Therefore, in Xiao Ling's mind, there was no barrier at all in communicating with this will, and his attitude was as respectful as always.

However, the situation was critical at the moment and he couldn't afford to feel too much.

Xiao Ling did not delay at all and directly explained to Yao Chen's will their current situation, including sneaking into the Phoenix Mausoleum, fighting with the corpse of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix, how to obtain the magic core and the Phoenix corpse, and currently trying to use the space jade slip to leave this place, but facing the danger of energy out of control.

As he spoke, Xiao Ling's eyes involuntarily glanced at the center of the altar. There, the statue of the Sky Demon Phoenix was now in tatters. The wings that had once spread out like wings had now shattered into countless pieces and scattered on the ground. The only remaining huge body was also shattering, as if it would completely disintegrate and collapse in the next moment, groaning under the weight of the heavy load.

It is not difficult to imagine that in a short while, when this statue of the Sky Demon Phoenix collapses completely, the huge movement and pervasive fluctuations will inevitably alarm the strong within the Sky Demon Phoenix clan.

They will definitely rush here immediately to find out what's going on.

Xiao Ling also knew very well at this moment that all that was left for him was the brief moment before the statue went from being on the verge of falling to completely collapsing.

He must seize this fleeting opportunity and leave this place immediately before the strong men of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan notice or arrive, in order to ensure his own absolute safety.

After listening to Xiao Ling's detailed explanation, Yao Chen's shadow made of energy nodded slowly, with a look of realization on his face.

Then, he gently brushed his chin with his phantom finger and said, "I see. Now I understand. According to what you said, the current priority is indeed that I need to take action."

He changed the subject, his eyes becoming sharper: "So, what I have to do next is to completely destroy the barrier of the space around you, forcibly open up a passage to connect to the safe space outside. In this way, you can safely leave the sphere of influence of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan, am I right?"

Upon hearing this, Xiao Ling nodded solemnly, approving Yao Chen's analysis and plan. He then added:
"It is indeed as you said, Yao Lao. With my current cultivation, I am afraid that I am not enough to forcibly break the barrier of the Heavenly Demon Phoenix Clan's guarding space, so I must rely on your help."

He paused, turned his gaze to the Ancestral Stone Spirit that was floating nearby and exuding an ancient aura, then turned back to Yao Chen's shadow and continued:

"However, the spirit of the ancestral stone has already laid a formation around us. This formation can not only conceal the movements here to a certain extent, but also amplify your attacks to a certain extent. In addition, I will fully assist you, so it is not impossible to break the space barrier of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan and leave here safely."

Yao Chen was naturally well aware of the current state and capabilities of his will. He glanced around and carefully looked at the formation set up by the spirit of the ancestral stone. A hint of surprise flashed in his eyes, and then he raised his eyebrows, nodded slightly, and said:
"Indeed. I can feel that the texture and operation of this formation are very exquisite, far beyond my expectations. When it is activated later, with its amplification, the power I can exert will probably be more powerful than the plan I reserved at the beginning. The layout of this formation is quite mysterious and not simple."

After a brief sigh, Yao Chen put away his thoughts, obviously not planning to delay any longer here.

He went on to say, "Then, I will do my best to help you forcibly tear open a space crack in the territory of the Sky Demon Phoenix Clan so that you can escape. As for the specific arrangements after breaking the formation, you can only rely on your own improvisation."

Before he finished speaking, he changed his tone and said in a slightly relaxed tone: "But don't worry, my main body should immediately sense that this space jade slip has been used, and I think I will come to you as soon as possible to find out what happened. With him to help you, I think you should be fine."

As he spoke, Yao Chen's illusory figure began to mobilize all the energy in his body.

The aura around him was like a dormant volcano suddenly awakening, and began to rise rapidly at a heart-pounding speed!
The overwhelming force that seemed to be able to make the heaven and earth pale in comparison was slowly and unstoppably spreading, condensing, and erupting from this seemingly illusory figure... This was the pressure of the Fighting Saint, and it was so terrifying!
As soon as he finished speaking, a dazzling light burst out from Yao Chen's illusory figure.

He just raised his right palm slightly, and the tremendous energy around him was like a torrent that found an outlet, gathering and compressing madly, and in an instant condensed into a ball of light in his palm. The light of that ball of light was even several times brighter than his own shadow.

"Great Fortune Palm!"

A deep and majestic shout seemed to ring directly from the depths of Xiao Ling's soul.

That's right, the incredibly powerful fighting skill that Yao Chen was displaying at this moment was exactly the heavenly-level fighting skill that Xiao Ling had obtained from the Fighting Saint's ruins, the Great Heavenly Creation Palm.

Based on the deep trust and friendship between the two, Xiao Ling naturally taught this unique skill to Yao Chen without reservation.

Of course, since this heavenly-level fighting skill has special requirements for the circulation of fighting spirit, in order to perform the Great Heaven Creation Palm, one needs to undergo special tempering of the palms.

However, what Yao Chen was using at this moment was only his will. This body composed of energy was meant to be used once, so he didn't need to worry about any consequences. He could directly unleash the power of this fighting skill without reservation.

As for Yao Chen's original body, it had naturally been soaked in a special medicinal liquid long ago, which was enough to allow his hands to withstand and perfectly display the terrifying power of the Great Heaven Creation Palm.

At the same time, the ball of light in Yao Chen's palm suddenly shrank, and its center suddenly turned into an extremely deep, dark hole that seemed to be able to swallow all light. It was a miniature black hole!
As soon as this black hole appeared, it exuded a terrifying power that made one's soul tremble, as if even the surrounding air was sucked and crushed by an invisible force.

It spun greedily, constantly compressing and devouring the surrounding energy and even the space itself, making a teeth-grinding "sizzling" sound.

The next moment, Yao Chen's figure was as stable as a magic needle that stabilizes the sea. He pushed his right palm forward suddenly, and the black hole, with its terrifying power like the creation of the world, smashed down violently towards the seemingly empty void in front of it!

"boom……!!!"

The unimaginable loud noise was not a sound wave, but the sound of space itself being torn apart and shattered! Wherever the black hole passed, space was broken, twisted, and annihilated like fragile glass.

Circles of terrifying spatial cracks visible to the naked eye spread wildly like a spider web. Each spread was accompanied by a slight "click" sound, as if the whole world was shaking and shattered under this force.

Due to Yao Chen's deliberate control, this earth-shattering attack wave did not directly hit Xiao Ling's position, but spread to the farther periphery along the space cracks.

However, this indirect aftermath alone is already so terrifying.

The violent energy torrent formed within the space was like a wild horse out of control, rushing madly in all directions at a speed that was too fast to keep up.

Strong winds mixed with turbulent energy whistled past, and Xiao Ling felt an irresistible force coming from all directions. He even needed to mobilize his mental strength to stabilize his body.

His long blue hair was blown by the violent wind, fluttering behind him like a frenzied flag. Some of his hair was even caught by the wind, scratching his cheeks and causing slight pain. (End of this chapter)