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Chapter 1658 - 610: The So-Called Soul Essence, Duan Li’s Promise_2

Chapter 1658: Chapter 610: The So-Called Soul Essence, Duan Li’s Promise_2

"Over the years, I’ve collected many methods for healing injuries and finally settled on one."

"For this method to be effective, it requires assistance from a Golden Core cultivator whose Divine Soul Endowment far surpasses mine."

"After much consideration, among all the attendees at this Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering, only you, my friend, possess such ability and have earned my trust."

After speaking, Duan Li looked expectantly at Luo Chen.

If his memory served correctly, during that mission assessment, the other party showed no fear when faced with the soul-based attacks from the Remnant of Yuan Mo.

Just yesterday, during the confrontation with Huangfu Song, a Golden Core Seventh Level cultivator, they engaged in a hidden duel. Outsiders couldn’t perceive it, but Duan Li, being very close, was affected by Huangfu Song’s Emperor Soul Suppression Melody to the point he nearly lost control.

And yet, Luo Chen seemed completely unaffected, even employing an eerie technique that left Huangfu Song visibly shaken.

This clearly demonstrated Luo Chen’s mastery in matters of the Divine Soul, which absolutely exceeded Duan Li’s.

To resolve his injuries, within the vast Ten Thousand Immortals Gathering, Duan Li could only choose Luo Chen.

After hearing him out, Luo Chen responded without hesitation, "Tell me about this method first, so I can evaluate the specifics."

"Alright."

A jade slip was handed over.

Luo Chen studied it closely.

After a while, he retracted his Divine Consciousness.

"It’s not overly complicated. If properly prepared and successful, it should only take a few hours to resolve."

"Then..." Duan Li looked at Luo Chen nervously. Worried that Luo Chen might decline, he quickly added, "I’ve already completed all the necessary preparations. I only need you to come to Hidden Wind Cave."

Under Duan Li’s nervous gaze, Luo Chen pondered for a moment before nodding slightly.

Duan Li finally breathed a sigh of relief, stood up, and bowed in gratitude.

"Thank you, my friend!"

...

On the appointed day.

Luo Chen accompanied Duan Li to Hidden Wind Cave.

This was also his second time visiting Duan Li’s cave mansion.

When he had been here previously, there had been little to see. Even now, five years later, the place hadn’t changed much. Clearly, Duan Li’s prolonged affliction had left him with no interest in arranging his cave mansion.

In a barren subsidiary cavern devoid of Spirit Qi, Duan Li raised his hand and cast several Spiritual Secrets.

In an instant, the ground of the cavern illuminated with Spirit Light.

One pattern after another of array lines emerged under his manipulation.

At the center, a designated spot revealed itself, with a meditation mat quietly placed atop it.

Duan Li glanced at Luo Chen, then leapt onto the meditation mat, allowing the Array to envelop his entire being.

"Qingyang Zi, I must trouble you next."

Luo Chen smiled faintly, a Small White Banner in his hand, and replied, "Rest assured, my friend!"

The next moment, Duan Li closed his eyes, placing one hand upright against his chest and the other on the ground.

Instantly, the Array’s light surged violently.

The white banner in Luo Chen’s hand also began to tremble fiercely.

Meanwhile, Duan Li, positioned at the center of the Array, started shaking, transitioning from calm to trembling, his face contorted in pain.

Watching this scene, Luo Chen murmured to himself.

"The Soul Extracting Arrangement—a method to forcibly eradicate the hidden dangers affixed to one’s form."

"Duan Li, what a daring approach! Using poison to counter poison, truly remarkable."

It was clear that such methods posed immense threats to cultivators.

The fact that Duan Li was willing to take this desperate gamble and delegate the process entirely to Luo Chen showcased his unyielding determination.

But this was just like treating a dead horse as if it were a living one.

In normal circumstances, no cultivator would entrust such a critical process to a friend with shallow ties. Even Luo Chen wouldn’t typically agree to such a request.

Duan Li had clearly exhausted all other options!

Luo Chen, however, rarely disappointed those who trusted him.

Taking a deep breath, he let go of the white banner and sat cross-legged on the ground, forming Spiritual Secrets with his hands.

An intangible pulling force erupted from the Array, like a rope tethering both Luo Chen and Duan Li.

Luo Chen gave a firm tug!

Immediately, Duan Li trembled all over.

On his face, a thread of black energy emerged like a wriggling worm, and Luo Chen pulled it out in an instant.

The black energy, as soon as it was extracted, desperately attempted to return to Duan Li’s body. But was Luo Chen about to let it have its way?

The floating white banner unfurled and promptly absorbed the black energy completely.

The first step was a success!

This thought simultaneously surfaced in the minds of both Luo Chen and Duan Li.

What followed...

Luo Chen continued, employing the same actions repeatedly.

However, while the initial extractions were quick, they progressively slowed in pace.

Finally, after half a day!

"Ah..."

A beast-like growl escaped from Duan Li’s lips.

The strain in Luo Chen’s face grew as he manipulated his Qi Power.

It was not that his Divine Soul Endowment was insufficient, but that he needed to precisely control the force, lest he extract more than just the black energy—potentially pulling out Duan Li’s own Soul.

As they approached the final moment of success, a thought struck Luo Chen.

"This black energy is strikingly similar to the Soul Essence described in ancient texts. Using it to attack enemies would be profoundly malicious."

"If I utilized the Completion Stage of the Slaying Dragon Technique, could I replicate the effects of this Soul Extracting Arrangement?"

A fleeting thought passed through him.

The very next moment, Luo Chen abruptly stood and shouted fiercely.

"If not now, when?"

Immediately, Duan Li’s body shook violently.

A thick strand of black energy, as wide as a finger, burst forth from his Heavenly Spirit Cover.

The white banner fluttering in the sky enveloped the black energy entirely. Upon closer look, it was no longer a white banner but unmistakably a black banner.

The light of the Array gradually dimmed.

Duan Li looked as if he had been fished out from water, drenched in sweat, and collapsed on the meditation mat.

Though his face remained contorted with lingering pain, the corners of his mouth twisted upward, undeniably showing deep relief and joy.

Luo Chen grabbed the black banner with one swift motion.

"My friend, tidy yourself up first. I’ll wait for you outside."