Qinghe Immortal Clan.

Upon hearing that Song Qingming was willing to try to break the formation, Liu Ziliang did not say much and immediately agreed with a smile.

Long before Song Qingming arrived at the "Ziyang Heavenly Palace," Liu Ziliang and the others had already located the palace's protective barrier.

Over the years, everyone has racked their brains and tried every possible method to break through this barrier, but they are still helpless.

Now they can only place all their hopes of breaking the formation on Song Qingming, this high-level formation master.

Seeing that no one among the cultivators present objected, Song Qingming nodded slightly, then took out several array flags from his "storage bag" and began preparing to break the array.

The array before them was an extremely rare ancient array, and the supernatural power contained within its restrictions, capable of devouring the power of the five elements, was incredibly domineering, which is why so many Nascent Soul cultivators were helpless against it.

However, without exception, all magic arrays and restrictions in the world are formed by combining various runes in order to display various powerful supernatural abilities.

No matter how powerful the formation is, as long as you can find the weak point of the formation and then destroy the runes revealed in the restriction, you can weaken its power or destroy the formation directly.

After distributing the array flags in his hand to Liu Ziliang and the others in front of him, Song Qingming took out another silver array plate and then spoke to everyone:

"Fellow Daoists, let's get started!"

Upon hearing Song Qingming's reminder, Liu Ziliang and the others, who were holding array flags not far away, began to cast spells, activating several streams of spiritual energy to shoot into the array plate in Song Qingming's hand.

Soon, streaks of silver runes appeared on the array plate, then transformed into beams of silver light that shot directly into the transparent shield in the distance.

These silver runes were specially drawn by Song Qingming and were not part of the ordinary Five Elements power, so the transparent shield did not react much to them.

As more and more silver runes were injected into it, some runes of different colors suddenly appeared in the originally functioning magic circle.

Having successfully integrated his runes into the formation, Song Qingming immediately cast a spell to control the runes to search around, trying to find the weak point of the formation.

Although Song Qingming's method of breaking the formation was rather brute-force and time-consuming, it was still effective.

However, when dealing with such ancient and rare formations, sometimes the simplest and most direct methods of breaking the formation are the most effective.

Over the years of cultivation, Song Qingming often resorted to this method when encountering formations that could not be broken through by trickery.

With everyone forcibly intervening through their spells, two hours passed quickly. At this moment, Song Qingming suddenly sensed an unusual aura within the great formation and hurriedly recorded its location.

After successfully locating the hidden core of the formation, Song Qingming did not rush to attempt to break it immediately.

The ancient magic array before him was far more complex than any other restriction Song Qingming had ever encountered before, and breaking through it would not be something that could be done easily in a day or two.

Now, everyone is in the extremely dangerous "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace," where fierce winds, thunder, and fire could appear at any moment. They don't have much time to linger outside.

If these dangers are encountered halfway through breaking the formation, all the previous efforts will inevitably be in vain.

Therefore, Song Qingming must first find most of the key points of the formation within the restriction, and only after he has enough confidence can he attempt to break the formation and succeed in one strike.

".."

Just as Song Qingming and the others were casting their spells, a beam of light suddenly flew in from outside the hall and transformed into a "sound transmission talisman" in front of them.

"Oh no! A strong wind is coming in! Everyone, evacuate immediately!"

Upon seeing the agreed-upon retreat signal, Liu Ziliang immediately reminded the people around him, and soon he led Song Qingming and the others to put away the array flags and quickly left the main hall together.

Half an hour later, as the fierce winds, thunder, and fires outside covered the entire "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace," everyone retreated safely back to their hiding place in the palace.

After returning to his cave, Song Qingming first took out the array core he had previously recorded, and then organized his thoughts on how to break the array.

Although he failed to break the restriction this time, he still managed to find a key point in the formation, which gave him more confidence in breaking the formation than before.

With a few more attempts, he should be able to find the other key points of the magic array in no time.

Then, by joining forces with Liu Ziliang and many other Nascent Soul cultivators, they can break the barrier that is blocking them. It shouldn't be too difficult.

Regardless of whether the stone platform behind the barrier is a "teleportation array" or not, even if the hope of leaving this place is slim, Song Qingming would not easily give up this opportunity.

Just as Song Qingming was pondering a way to break the formation, the barrier outside the door shook again. When he opened it, he found that Liu Ziliang had come to visit again.

Unlike last time, this time Liu Ziliang came to see Song Qingming not to discuss breaking the formation, but to invite him to his cave later for tea and philosophical discussions.

Having been trapped in this "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace" for many years, many Nascent Soul cultivators, in addition to their secluded cultivation, would often gather together to discuss the Dao and relieve their worries when they were bored.

Previously, Song Qingming was not familiar with the others and had not taken the initiative to participate.

Faced with Liu Ziliang's invitation, Song Qingming thought for a moment and then agreed.

Since learning that he had been suddenly trapped outside the Nine Heavens, Song Qingming had also been feeling somewhat distressed and unable to confide in anyone.

Having the opportunity to go out and chat with other fellow Daoists is not a bad thing for him now.

After seeing Liu Ziliang off, Song Qingming first meditated to recover his magical power, then tidied his appearance before leaving his cave and heading towards Liu Ziliang's residence.

Just as he was walking through a corridor, his eyes suddenly caught sight of a figure appearing behind him to the side. Somewhat surprised, he immediately stopped in his tracks.

"Fellow Daoist Ling, I, Song, greet you!"

"Oh! It's Fellow Daoist Song. You're also going to Fellow Daoist Ziliang's place."

Upon seeing that it was Song Qingming who greeted him, Ling Zhentian quickly stepped forward and returned the greeting with a cupped-hand salute.

Although the "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace" is large, there are not many places where cultivators exist. The two of them appearing here together naturally know their destination.

Upon hearing the question, Song Qingming immediately nodded and then invited the other person to travel together.

The two had only walked a few steps forward when, unexpectedly, Ling Zhentian, who was usually taciturn in public, suddenly spoke up and asked Song Qingming beside him.

"I heard that Fellow Daoist Song is a cultivator from Donghuang Immortal Continent. I was fortunate enough to travel to Donghuang Continent for a period of time back then."

May I ask, fellow traveler, have we met somewhere before?

"Ah! Fellow Daoist Ling, you misunderstand. To be honest, I have only been in the Nascent Soul stage for less than two hundred years, and I have never met you before coming here."

Upon hearing Ling Zhentian's question, Song Qingming was surprised for a moment, then immediately shook his head and offered an explanation.

After hearing Song Qingming's explanation, Ling Zhentian nodded slightly, but soon he said, "I have been trapped here for nearly three hundred years. Logically speaking, the probability that Fellow Daoist Song has seen me is indeed not high."

But ever since you came to this place, I have always felt that you and I have some kind of destiny. However, I have thought about it for a long time but still can't figure it out.

"It is a rare opportunity to meet Fellow Daoist Song here today. I wonder if you could enlighten me on a few questions?"

Seeing that Ling Zhentian's gaze was not only full of doubt but also carried a hint of wariness, Song Qingming immediately stopped in his tracks.

Ever since he first met Ling Zhentian, he felt that this person seemed to be somewhat similar to a senior cultivator he knew, which made him pay more attention to him.

I didn't expect that my slightly overstepping actions would make the other party notice something was wrong so quickly. The person in front of me really is worthy of being a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator.

Seeing that Ling Zhentian had noticed the abnormality in him, Song Qingming no longer hesitated and immediately looked at him with a more serious expression.

"Fellow Daoist Ling, when you traveled to the Eastern Phoenix Immortal Continent, did you stay in the Floating Cloud Mountains for a period of time?"

"You mean the Floating Cloud Mountains to the east of the Eastern Phoenix Kingdom!"

"That's right. When I was traveling around back then, I did spend some time in seclusion there. It must have been at least seven or eight hundred years ago!"

"Could it be that Fellow Daoist Song visited the cave I left behind years ago, which is how you guessed my identity?"

Upon hearing Song Qingming suddenly mention the words "Floating Cloud Mountains," Ling Zhentian seemed to be lost in thought for a while before nodding in response.

"So you are indeed Senior Ling of the Heavenly Sword Pavilion. I did not verify your identity at first, which is why I was offended. Please forgive me."

After receiving a direct answer from the other party, Song Qingming confirmed that Ling Zhentian, who cultivated the path of swordsmanship, was the master of the cave they had explored in the northern part of Yue Kingdom. A look of joy appeared on his face.

When Xia Mo and the others discovered that cave, they specially invited Song Qingming and Song Qingyu to explore it together.

The four not only found many precious spiritual items left behind by their partner in the cave, but Song Qingyu also unintentionally obtained the sword intent inheritance left behind by the cave's owner.

It was thanks to this fortunate opportunity that she was able to successfully form her core and eventually reach the Nascent Soul stage.

In retrospect, Ling Zhentian had done a great favor for both him and Song Qingyu in their cultivation journey.

When Song Qingming first saw Ling Zhentian, he sensed that the sword intent emanating from him was very similar to that of Qingyu in his family.

Later, upon learning that Ling Zhentian cultivated the path of swordsmanship and came from "Xihua Immortal Continent," Song Qingming became even more suspicious of his identity.

However, before he could confirm this with the other party, Ling Zhentian noticed something unusual about him, which led to the scene just now.

When Ling Zhentian went on a trip and disappeared without a trace, "Lady Yuhua" traveled thousands of miles to the Fuyun Mountains to find him and bring him back to the sect.

Unfortunately, she spent over a decade searching the area around the "Floating Cloud Mountains," but still couldn't find her senior brother. Little did she know, Ling Zhentian was trapped in the "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace" beyond the Nine Heavens, unable to return to Huayang Realm.

If Song Qingming hadn't come here by chance, he probably would never have imagined that his old friend, Ling Zhentian, would be in this distant void.

Knowing that Song Qingming had indeed visited his old cave, Ling Zhentian still looked at him with a hint of doubt.

"Fellow Daoist Song, you were able to guess my identity here and know that I came from the Heavenly Sword Pavilion, so why do you not have the inherited sword intent left by me?"
"Could it be that you're not the only one who found my cave?"

Upon hearing Ling Zhentian's question, Song Qingming quickly nodded and replied, "What you say is true, senior. Back then, I was just a Core Formation cultivator. I found your cave with a few friends."

Unfortunately, I am not blessed enough to find the legacy left by my predecessors, and that sword intent eventually fell into the hands of my cousin Qingyu.

I had sensed the same sword intent from my senior before, which made me suspicious, but I never expected to actually encounter Senior Ling here.

"Oh! Your cousin has already comprehended sword intent. Does that mean she has already condensed her Nascent Soul? Tell me quickly, how is her cultivation progressing?"

Hearing Song Qingming's explanation, Ling Zhentian nodded slightly, then asked a question out of curiosity, clearly showing that he had become interested in Song Qingyu, who had inherited his sword intent.

Seeing this, Song Qingming quickly explained to him all about Song Qingyu's experiences over the years, as well as his training at the "Heavenly Sword Pavilion" in Xihua Continent.

After Ling Zhentian achieved Nascent Soul, he focused all his attention on his own cultivation and did not accept any disciples into the sect.

Later, in pursuit of a higher level of sword intent, he left the "Heavenly Sword Pavilion" early to travel around, and did not return to the sect for hundreds of years until he was trapped in this "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace".

Although Ling Zhentian and Song Qingyu did not have a direct master-disciple relationship, when Song Qingyu went to the "Heavenly Sword Pavilion" for training, he left his name as an outer disciple in the sect, so the two could be considered as half a master and disciple.

Song Qingming naturally showed great respect to this senior who had been a great benefactor to both Yu Qingyu and himself.

Ling Zhentian, having been trapped in the "Ziyang Heavenly Palace" for years, also felt some regret for not being able to leave behind a legacy for others.

Upon learning that Song Qingyu had received the sword intent he had left behind and had successfully condensed her nascent soul, a rare smile appeared on his usually taciturn face, and he asked her many questions about her.

The two hit it off immediately in the corridor, and for a moment they forgot about time.

It wasn't until Liu Ziliang, having not seen the two for a long time, sent a telepathic message to urge them on that Ling Zhentian and Song Qingming finally put away their smiles and left the spot.

When Song Qingming and Ling Zhentian arrived, seven or eight cultivators had already gathered in the room.

Apart from a few who were in seclusion and unable to come out, most of the cultivators trapped in the "Purple Sun Heavenly Palace" have gathered here.

As usual, everyone began to enjoy tea and chat, exchanging their cultivation experiences.

Although the people trapped here come from all over the world, they were originally strangers to each other.

However, since everyone was trapped here and unable to leave, they were all in the same boat and their relationship was closer than that of their fellow Daoists outside.

Here, when people exchange their cultivation experiences, they are also more sincere, basically saying whatever comes to mind without holding back.

Since being teleported to this godforsaken place by the woman in white, Song Qingming had not witnessed such a lively and relaxing scene for a long time, and for a moment he forgot all the troubles in his heart.

After exchanging ideas with everyone, Song Qingming also gained a lot, and had many insights into his own cultivation techniques that he had never had before.

In particular, Ling Zhentian, who had a past connection with Song Qingming, was quite unusual, personally offering guidance on many of Song Qingming's misunderstandings about cultivation.

This move surprised the other cultivators present.

Unexpectedly, Ling Zhentian, a late-stage Nascent Soul cultivator, would treat Song Qingming, who had just arrived, with such special regard. They thought he was expressing his gratitude for Song's help in breaking the formation.

It is said that before Ling Zhentian was trapped in the "Ziyang Heavenly Palace", his cultivation had already broken through the ninth level of the Nascent Soul realm. He was also a peerless genius in the cultivation world who was no less than Zhao Wuling.

If he hadn't been trapped in this place all these years, with his talent, he would have already gone into seclusion to break through to the Nascent Soul realm.

Although Ling Zhentian cultivates a completely different path of sword cultivation than Song Qingming, he is, after all, the Nascent Soul stage cultivator with the highest cultivation level among them, and his unique insights into cultivation are unmatched by ordinary people.

It's a pity that Song Qingyu isn't here; otherwise, if she could receive personal guidance from Ling Zhentian, her future cultivation path would definitely be much smoother.

After chatting for several hours, everyone reluctantly parted ways, and Song Qingming took his leave and returned to his cave.

".."

Several days later, the group, who had been resting and recuperating within the protective barrier, saw that the situation outside the great formation had improved, so they gathered again and set off straight for the palace.

After nearly two months of this busy work, Song Qingming finally figured out most of the key points of the restrictive formation and notified everyone to prepare to break the formation.

In addition to Song Qingming, Ling Zhentian, and Liu Ziliang, five other fellow Daoists also came to help this time.

The crowd, who had been preparing for this, were all excited when they heard that Song Qingming was finally going to make his move.

"Fellow Daoist Song, we are all ready. Please give the order!"

"Alright! Then I'll leave it to you all."

After Song Qingming finished speaking, he immediately threw the array plate in his hand into the air, and then it emitted bursts of white spiritual light.

The next moment, Liu Ziliang and the other two, following Song Qing's instructions, each manipulated the array flags in their hands to help him shoot several beams of spiritual light into the array plate in front of him.

Once the array plate in his hand had gathered enough spiritual power, Song Qingming cast a spell to release the prepared silver runes, which were then poured directly into the protective barrier in front of him.

Under Song Qingming's vigorous spellcasting and control, a few moments later, the protective shield in front emitted bursts of white light, followed by the appearance of countless runes above it.

"Fellow Daoists, now is the time! Quickly destroy those runes I have specified!"

Seeing the numerous runes he had searched for revealed one by one, Song Qingming quickly called out to Ling Zhentian and the others who were waiting nearby.

Upon receiving the command, a cyan flying sword immediately appeared in front of Ling Zhentian, and under his control, it emitted a powerful aura.

Then Ling Zhentian and the others began to use their magic weapons to attack and destroy the marked runes, according to the locations recorded by Song Qingming.

In an instant, the entire hall was filled with a chaotic dance of spiritual light, and countless magical treasures emitted bursts of dazzling brilliance.

Meanwhile, Song Qingming was casting a spell to release a protective shield to reach the aftershocks of the group's attack, while carefully observing the situation outside using the "Seven-Colored Illusion Butterfly" that he had hidden outside the palace beforehand.

Now that everyone has taken action, time is of the essence for them.

They must break the formation before the next wave of fierce winds, thunder, and fire invades outside the Heavenly Palace, otherwise all their efforts will be in vain.

We can only wait for the next opportunity to break through the formation.

Just as Song Qingming was patiently waiting while manipulating the array plate, a crisp sound suddenly rang out from the front. Ling Zhentian, who had the highest cultivation level, had already broken through one of the array's key runes.

Sensing that the power of the protective array ahead was beginning to weaken, Song Qingming was overjoyed and urged the others to increase the pace of their attack.

Fortunately, everyone was lucky this time. Nearly half a day passed without any signs of strong winds, thunder, or fire attacking from outside.

After much effort, the group finally managed to destroy more than a dozen runes on the protective barrier. At this point, the power of the array in front had already been weakened by more than half, leaving only one or two tenths of its original strength.

At this moment, Song Qingming once again signaled to everyone to take out several high-level spirit talismans that had been prepared in advance and throw them at the protective barrier.

These high-level talismans were specially collected by everyone and are special talismans that do not contain the five elements' spiritual power.

A deafening roar came from ahead, and the protective barrier that had blocked everyone for years finally shattered.

Seeing this, everyone finally showed a look of joy.

"Great, we finally succeeded!"

Upon seeing the barrier broken, a mid-stage Nascent Soul cultivator shouted excitedly and was about to step forward to examine the stone platform when Liu Ziliang stopped him first.

"Fellow Daoist You, please don't be impatient. There might be other restrictions inside. If we accidentally trigger them, we'll be in trouble."

Let Fellow Daoist Song assess the situation first, then we can take action!

Although Liu Ziliang appears to be a bit carefree on the surface, he is actually a rather meticulous person. Seeing that this man was getting a little too excited, he quickly reminded him.

Seeing that everyone else had nodded in agreement, Song Qingming immediately released his divine sense to explore the surroundings. Then, he cast a spell again and threw out a low-level "puppet beast" to slowly probe forward.

Seeing that there were no special spiritual energy fluctuations ahead, and that the "puppet beast" had safely arrived near the stone platform, Song Qingming also flashed to the top of the platform.

Seeing Song Qingming make a move, the others followed and came to the front of the stone platform, their eyes all falling on the round stone platform that they had finally seen.

Seeing that Song Qingming's gaze was fixed intently on the stone platform, Liu Ziliang immediately smiled and asked:

"Well, Fellow Daoist Song, is this a teleportation array?"

"It should be a teleportation array, but it doesn't seem to be the large teleportation array we're looking for. I estimate there should be another layer above it, and this teleportation array most likely leads to that layer."

After speaking, Song Qingming pointed to the space above everyone's heads. (End of Chapter)