Chapter 488: The Improved Version of the Phantom Invisibility Device

Lin Xuan gathered everyone in the central tent of the temporary camp, where a replica of the Array map obtained from the enemy camp was spread out on the ground.

"The Array has seven key nodes; we only need to destroy three of them to render the entire Void Heaven-Locking Array ineffective." Lin Xuan pointed to several points marked on the Array map. "According to the plan, we will split into three teams: Xiao Yuan will lead the first team and be responsible for destroying the eastern node; Xu Feng will lead the second team to attack the southern node; Xuanjizi will lead the third team to deal with the western node."

"The timing of each team's action must be precisely synchronized," Xuanjizi added, "otherwise the risk of being defeated one by one is extremely high. I will set up a special spiritual power signal; when the signal appears in the sky, that is the moment the operation begins."

Xu Feng took several small devices out of an equipment box and distributed them to the leaders of each team: "This is the improved version of the Phantom Invisibility Device, which can maintain a visual concealment effect for about fifteen minutes. Remember, it cannot completely mask strong spiritual power fluctuations, so try to suppress your own energy during the operation."

Xiao Yuan took out the Fate Compass and closed her eyes to sense: "According to the compass's prediction, there are two Transformation Stage cultivators guarding near the eastern node, one at the southern node, and one at the western node. The most dangerous area is the central region, where Muerxiu is personally stationed."

"Leave Muerxiu to me." A firm light flashed in Lin Xuan's eyes. "I will create enough of a disturbance to attract their attention and buy you time."

Xuanjizi frowned: "Are you sure you can deal with Muerxiu? His strength is unfathomable."

Lin Xuan did not answer directly, but instead said: "Before we set off, I need one hour of preparation time."

Everyone left one after another, leaving only Lin Xuan alone in the tent. He sat cross-legged, closed his eyes, and entered a state of deep meditation. The Primordial Cold and Hun Dun Flame within his body circulated through his meridians, forming two distinct torrents of energy.

The Primordial Cold was like sharp ice shards, while the Hun Dun Flame was like a steady furnace core; the powers of these two Heaven and Earth Source fragments had always operated independently.

Lin Xuan attempted to make the two energies circulate within his body simultaneously, forming a movement trajectory similar to a Taiji Pattern. At first, the two energies repelled each other and were difficult to coexist harmoniously. But he recalled the words of Xueyu Xianren; the Snow Soul Mirror could help him cope with the impact of the Lun Hui memories, and perhaps it could also harmonize these two opposing forces.

He took out the Snow Soul Mirror and placed it against his chest. The mirror surface flowed like mercury, emitting a soft silver light. Strangely, when the silver light shone on the two energies circulating in his body, the repulsion between them weakened, and they began to circulate in a new way.

The Primordial Cold transformed into a pure blue energy stream, and the Hun Dun Flame transformed into a scorching red energy stream; the two energies intertwined and spiraled, forming a perfect Taiji movement pattern. What shocked Lin Xuan even more was that when the two energies intersected at specific nodes, they produced a brand-new, silver-purple energy ripple, which seemed to affect the stability of the surrounding space.

"This is... Void-Reality Fusion!" Lin Xuan opened his eyes in surprise and discovered that his vision had undergone a wondrous change—the objects before him were no longer entirely solid, but presented a semi-transparent state, as if he could see the essential composition of things.

He reached out and gently touched a water cup in front of him. Concentrating his mind, he guided that silver-purple energy into his fingertips. A miracle happened—the water cup actually became illusory at a speed visible to the naked eye, as if it were gradually disappearing, and returned to its original state a few seconds later.

"Incredible!" Lin Xuan was shocked to discover that this state of "Void-Reality Fusion" allowed him to briefly control the conversion between reality and illusion for objects within a small range. For the Void Heaven-Locking Array he was about to face, this was undoubtedly a huge advantage—he could directly interfere with the operation of the Array's key nodes without having to resort to physical destruction.

At the last moment before dawn, everyone had gathered. An unusual light flickered in Lin Xuan's eyes, and the Taiji Pattern was even clearer, as if it were substantial.

"New discovery?" Xuanjizi keenly noticed the change in Lin Xuan.

Lin Xuan briefly explained the ability of Void-Reality Fusion, which ignited hope in everyone.

"Even so, do not let your guard down." Xuanjizi warned, "Muerxiu is the supreme leader of the Awakening Sect, and his strength is unfathomable. Especially since he possesses the power of the Heaven and Earth Source Secondary Fragment, he is even more difficult to deal with."

"Remember, the goal of the operation is to destroy the Array; do not get bogged down in fighting." Lin Xuan instructed everyone, "Withdraw immediately after completing the mission and rendezvous at the southern foot of Sansheng Feng."

The starlight gradually faded, the east turned slightly white, and the time for the operation drew near. Everyone looked solemn, silently making their final preparations. Lin Xuan tucked the Snow Soul Mirror into his robes, took a deep breath, and turned to face Sansheng Feng: "No matter what, we cannot let the Light of Reincarnation fall into the hands of the Awakening Sect."

Xu Feng distributed the final equipment: "One signal flare for each person, to be used in an emergency. Red indicates danger and the need for support; blue indicates the mission is complete."

Lin Xuan looked at his companions before him and said in a deep voice: "Prepare to move!"

Xuanjizi formed a seal with his hands, and a pale cyan light of spiritual power quietly rose into the sky, like a fleeting cloud. The three teams immediately dispersed like ghosts, sneaking toward their respective targets. As for Lin Xuan, he went alone, his figure like a blurred shadow, heading straight for the main tent in the center of the enemy camp.

When he approached the target, the Primordial Cold and Hun Dun Flame within Lin Xuan had already completely merged into the Taiji circulation, and the Taiji Pattern in his eyes was like substance, emitting a dazzling light. The Snow Soul Mirror glowed faintly on his chest, guiding the balanced operation of the two energies.

Lin Xuan stood outside the main tent, took a deep breath, and whispered: "Now."

He formed seals with both hands, and a powerful energy fluctuation erupted suddenly. A ripple of distorted space instantly appeared in the central area of the Void Heaven-Locking Array, as if a giant rock had been thrown into a calm water surface.

The entire Awakening Sect camp immediately sounded the alarm, and dozens of black-clad cultivators rushed out from tents everywhere. The tent flap was violently pulled open, and a tall figure walked out slowly—Muerxiu, the supreme leader of the Awakening Sect.

"Who dares to come here to die?" Muerxiu's voice was cold and full of majesty. He looked up in the direction of Lin Xuan, a trace of surprise flashing in his purple pupils, "Interesting, it is actually the Balance Sect's newly promoted Transformation Stage—Lin Xuan."

Lin Xuan stood on high ground in the distance, overlooking the entire camp, his voice clearly carrying to all sides: "Muerxiu, forcibly activating the Void Heaven-Locking Array will only lead to the collapse of the Kunlun Void Realm; this benefits no one."

Muerxiu sneered: "Collapse? That is merely the fear of your Balance Sect. The awakening of the Void Sovereign requires sacrifice; this is unavoidable."

Before his words had even faded, his figure flashed, and he had already appeared before Lin Xuan, his right hand carrying terrifying purple energy as he struck directly at Lin Xuan's throat: "Since you have delivered yourself to my door, then stay here forever!"