Douluo: A Century-old Legend I Am the Second Uncle Chenxin

Chapter 1841 The Dawn of the Ximen Family
Chen Xiaojun briefly explained the core function of the Absorbing Evil Array, and concluded: "...Therefore, you elders can understand it as a 'super-simulated environment' specifically designed to target negative energy."

"It can transform the negative energy accumulated here, and even the negative energy that may be generated in the future, into the 'nutrients' needed for the growth of our Chen family's Seven Kill Sword Martial Soul, supplying it as needed and adjusting the surplus and shortage."

“Super-simulated environment…” Ximen Wenye murmured, repeating the word. His breathing suddenly became rapid, and his old eyes were fixed on the complex array diagram.

A startling thought exploded in his mind, and he trembled slightly as he said, "Laughing Lord... does that mean... does that mean our family's... our Ximen family's Karmic Fire Demon Blade is also..."

Yes, the same predicament faced by the Chen family's Seven Kill Sword is also faced by the Ximen family's Karmic Fire Demon Blade.

In fact, because of the existence of the Demonic Blade Qi, the pain and backlash suffered by the Ximen family were even more severe than those suffered by the Chen family!
Seeing the almost burning hope in Ximen Wenye's eyes, Chen Xiaojun nodded firmly: "Of course! Grandpa Wenye. Our Chen family's Seven Kill Sword needs killing intent and evil energy, while the Ximen family's Karmic Fire Demon Blade needs killing intent and blood energy at its core! The principle of this Absorbing Evil Formation also applies to you!"

He paused, then chuckled: "It not only provides you with the killing intent and blood energy you need for cultivation, but more importantly—it can actively absorb the accumulated and out-of-control demonic energy within your bodies!"

"Really...?!" Ximen Wenye suddenly stood up, gripping the edge of the table tightly with both hands, his whole body trembling uncontrollably.

He stared intently at Chen Xiaojun, trying to confirm from his face that this was not a dream.

Inside the council chamber, you could hear a pin drop.

Who among us doesn't know about the Ximen family's intractable disease that has terrified people for thousands of years?
The Karmic Fire Demon Blade is incredibly powerful, but with each use and each act of killing, it absorbs killing intent and blood energy, accumulating terrifying demonic energy within the blade itself.

This violent energy, formed from the highly condensed and mutated killing intent and blood energy, and born from the Karmic Fire Demon Blade, is like a maggot clinging to the bone, constantly eroding the body of the blade's owner—blood energy decays, meridians wither, vitality is lost, and it even causes mental confusion!

Although it is possible to refine a portion of the demonic energy of the sword and use it for attacks, it comes at a cost, and overall it is a drop in the ocean.

Throughout history, the strongest members of the Ximen family have all struggled to endure the torment of the demonic energy of the sword. The only way to alleviate this was to constantly break through their own limits and use stronger cultivation to suppress the ever-growing demonic energy of the sword within their bodies.

This is tantamount to drinking poison to quench thirst, and in the end, one often cannot escape the tragic fate of being devoured by demonic energy.

Therefore, it was not without reason that the Soul Master world regarded the Chen family and the Ximen family as evil martial souls in the past.

Of course, breaking through the title will be different, because the martial soul combines the real and the illusory, the artistic conception is sublimated, the spiritual power is transformed, and the suppression effect is greatly deepened; when you reach the Super Douluo level, you will have a deeper understanding of the martial soul, and the effect will be even stronger; when you finally break through to the peerless level, you will master the rules and completely control the sword demon energy, making it as easy as your own arm.

However, all of this was far removed from Ximen Wenye's life.

But now Chen Xiaojun is actually telling him that this Absorbing Fiend Formation can absorb the demonic energy of the sword? And it can even be controlled and adjusted?!
This is simply... this is simply a revolutionary change!
This means that the nightmare that has plagued the Ximen family for thousands of years may now have the possibility of being completely eradicated.

The demonic energy of the sword is no longer a deadly poison; instead, it may become the "fuel" for the magic array, or even be transformed and purified to nourish the sword master.
The Simon family had tried various solutions.

The "Karmic Fire Bauhinia," the king of immortal herbs gifted by the Chen family, has one of the following effects: it can absorb and transform excess demonic energy within the blade's body, and even purify it and feed it back to the blade's owner as purer and more controllable demonic energy.

The Ximen family treasured it immensely, keeping it hidden deep within their family's secret realm and guarding it day and night. But the problem is, there's only one Karmic Flame Purple Orchid!
It is a unique and precious natural treasure, and the last straw for the Ximen family.

However, it only works within a very small scope. People like Ximen Wenye only "filter" a portion of it when they go home to report on their work.

Moreover, what if something unexpected happens to this divine plant? Is it destroyed or withers away naturally?
Wouldn't the Ximen family be forced back to square one, continuing to struggle under the shadow of the Demonic Blade?

But this Soul-Absorbing Formation is completely different!
It is technology, it is knowledge, and it can be understood, copied, and passed on.

Once the formation diagram and construction method are mastered, the Ximen family can arrange it themselves. If one is not enough, they can use two, and if two are not enough, they can use three!

It can become part of the family's foundation, passed down from generation to generation, benefiting all family members who possess the Karmic Fire Demon Blade Martial Soul.

They even turned poison into a weapon, further enhancing their strength.

The significance of this goes far beyond what a single rare and precious plant can achieve.

Chen Xiaojun looked at Ximen Wenye, who was so excited he could hardly contain himself, and the crowd around him who were equally shocked by the news and speechless, and a smile of understanding appeared on his face.

He quickly regained his serious demeanor: "Yes, Grandpa Wenye, theoretically that's how it is. My second great-uncle considered the characteristics of the Ximen family's Fire Demon Blade when he first designed it, believing that the core principles of the magic array would also apply. However…"

He changed the subject, with a hint of sincere apology: "My second uncle only completed the final simulation of these blueprints a month ago, and hasn't had time to conduct actual verification yet."

"Our original plan was to set up one first to test its ability to absorb evil and its auxiliary effect on the Seven Kill Sword. Once it was confirmed to be effective and stable, we would notify the Ximen family as soon as possible to jointly study its application on the Karmic Fire Demon Blade."

"Unexpectedly, by chance, I was able to say it ahead of time today."

Chen Xiaojun's words were like a bucket of just the right amount of cold water, calming down Ximen Wenye's boiling blood. But the light in his old eyes burned even brighter than before.

The theory is feasible! Chen Cong personally deduced it successfully! Although it has not yet been put into practice, this is the closest the Ximen family has come to breaking free of the curse in a thousand years!
"Good! Good! Good!" Ximen Wenye said "good" three times in a row, his voice hoarse with excitement.

He took a deep breath, trying to calm his turbulent emotions, and solemnly clasped his hands in a fist salute to Chen Xiaojun: "Xiaojun, the entire Ximen family will never forget the kindness and virtue shown by the Chen family! Please, please begin constructing the magic array as soon as possible!"

"Whatever resources or manpower are needed, my Ximen family will provide the full support! We only hope... we only hope that this magic array can truly save the Ximen family from this dire situation!"

Chen Xiaojun responded gently, as if he understood the situation: "Grandpa Wenye, you are too kind. The purpose of the diagram I presented today for this Absorbing Evil Formation is not solely for the Chen family or the Ximen family."

"This formation is for the benefit of all of you present, and for the common good of our four-family alliance!"

(End of this chapter)