Nine Transformations of the True Spirit.

The cultivators of Zhenhai Sect were all taken aback, and then raised their heads.

In the sky, two figures stood side by side, their silhouettes half-lit and half-shadowed by the moonlight. The night wind blew by, causing their clothes to flutter, making them appear like celestial beings.

Several streaks of light shot into the sky, staring intently at the two people through the sect's protective formation, their eyes filled with surprise and uncertainty.

One of them was Zhao Lingsong, the Supreme Elder of Zhenhai Sect. He recognized the two men at a glance and asked with a solemn expression, "Could it be True Master Chen in person?"

Chen Yuan glanced around: "Where is Master Yu Hai?"

As soon as he finished speaking, several more streaks of light flew into the sky, all emanating the aura of Nascent Soul cultivators.

One of the streaks of light flew out from Qinggang Peak, stopped in front of the group, and revealed its form—it was none other than True Person Yuhai.

He looked Chen Yuan up and down, spreading his divine sense, but it was like a mud ox sinking into the sea; he couldn't discern the depth of Chen Yuan's cultivation level at all, nor could he detect any other cultivators.

Master Yu Hai pondered for a moment, then waved his hand. Immediately, a Nascent Soul cultivator descended in a flash of light, arranging for the lower-level disciples to take temporary shelter.

He clasped his hands in a respectful bow and said, "Fellow Daoist Chen, you have come from afar as a guest. May I ask what brings you here?"

Chen Yuan said coldly, "I have already said that I have come tonight under the moonlight, specifically to annihilate your entire clan and avenge our grievances."

Master Yu Hai's heart sank. He spread his divine sense and carefully scanned the area around Zhenhai Island, but still found nothing.

A hint of doubt flashed in his eyes as he asked, "What do you mean by this, Fellow Daoist Chen? Do you perhaps intend to single-handedly oppose our sect?"

Other Nascent Soul cultivators were also investigating the surroundings, but they found nothing, which inevitably aroused their suspicions.

Chen Yuan was feared by the Zhenhai Sect not because of his late-stage Nascent Soul cultivation, but because he had extensive connections and was able to get elders from the three major sects to help him.

If it were just Chen Yuan alone, even at the mid-Nascent Soul stage, he could rival the sect leader.

Now that he has become a Great Cultivator, his strength surpasses that of the Sect Leader, but he is still no match for the Zhenhai Sect.

Jing Shuhan suddenly smiled, her gaze sweeping over everyone: "To deal with the Zhenhai Sect, my husband alone is enough, why do we need other helpers?"

Upon hearing this, Master Yuhai frowned.

Chen Yuan's power was awe-inspiring in the Jade Pure Sea, so he naturally had to treat him with courtesy.

But Jing Shuhan, a female cultivator at the early stage of the Nascent Soul realm, dared to be so presumptuous in front of him.

No matter how strong Chen Yuan is, he is ultimately just a Grand Cultivator.

Even if Jing Shuhan is his Daoist partner, she should not be disrespectful to Master Yuhai.

However, with only two people present, they were no match for the Zhenhai Sect. Yet Jing Shuhan was full of confidence, which made Master Yuhai suspicious and he dared not make a move.

The Heavenly Mystery Sect is about to launch a major attack. At this critical juncture, the Zhenhai Sect must not engage in further conflict with Chen Yuan.

He ignored Jing Shuhan and turned to Chen Yuan, bowing with clasped hands: "Fellow Daoist Chen's cultivation is profound and his supernatural powers are vast, naturally no one can match him."

"But it will not be easy for you, fellow Daoist, to destroy our sect by yourself."

"What happened back then was just a misunderstanding. It was all Yun Tian's instigation, and I was misled by him. Now I am full of regret."

"As the saying goes, a person's death settles their debts. Yun Tian has already been killed by you, fellow Daoist. Although I have sparred with you, you did not suffer any loss. On the contrary, you became famous throughout the Jade Purity Sea."

"I also asked Junior Brother Zhao to attend your dual cultivation ceremony and offer him a congratulatory gift as an apology. My sincere intentions are as clear as day."

"If you are still dissatisfied, please state your conditions."

"As long as it does not involve the survival of our sect, I will never refuse."

His words were extremely sincere, and his expression was even more earnest. He even took the initiative to use his supernatural powers so that every cultivator of the Zhenhai Sect could hear them clearly.

Everyone was stunned. As the head of the Zhenhai Sect, Master Yuhai was so humble and submissive, almost like a lamb to the slaughter, showing none of the dignity of the number one sect in Yuqinghai.

However, they immediately smiled bitterly. Could the Zhenhai Sect still be called the number one sect in Yuqing Sea now?
With just a single proclamation, the Tianji Sect sent the Zhenhai Sect into a state of panic.

If they offend Chen Yuan again, it won't be long before Zhenhai Sect is no longer one of the three major sects of Yuqing Sea.

Although Master Yuhai's actions were cowardly, he could no longer care about saving face for the sake of the sect's inheritance.

Everyone sighed inwardly, but also relaxed, thinking that Chen Yuan would either agree to Master Yu Hai's proposal or leave.

Although he came with great force, he alone could never be a match for the entire Zhenhai Sect. It would be better to take advantage of the situation, which would not only enhance his reputation but also allow him to obtain many treasures.

But Chen Yuan gave a cold laugh: "You don't really feel remorse; you're just swallowing your anger for the sake of the sect's inheritance."

"And today, I, Chen, will exterminate your entire clan so that I may avenge my family!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the pressure of the Nascent Soul stage exploded outwards, sweeping across the entire island in an instant!
Master Yuhai stared intently at Chen Yuan, his eyes wide open, cold sweat slowly trickling down his temples.

The island of Zhenhai was completely silent. Even through the protective array, one could feel the overwhelming pressure.

The Qi Refining disciple trembled, his face turned pale, and he was speechless, unable to utter a single word.

The sheer pressure alone was enough to overwhelm their souls.

If it weren't for the sect-protecting formation, countless Qi Refining disciples would have died.

Before a Nascent Soul cultivator, they are truly ants.

Foundation Establishment cultivators and Core Formation cultivators also endured immense pressure, but they were able to bear it through the array.

All the Nascent Soul elders were stunned, staring blankly at Chen Yuan with expressions of astonishment.

Apart from Zhao Lingsong, none of the people present had ever seen a Nascent Soul cultivator before.

But as soon as Chen Yuan dispersed his aura, everyone immediately knew his cultivation level.

Only a Nascent Soul cultivator could possess such power. Master Yu Hai was stunned for a long time before suddenly coming to his senses and bowing deeply: "This junior was blind and did not know that Senior Chen had achieved the Nascent Soul stage. I hope that Senior will forgive my rudeness."

"Our late elder, Yun Tian, ​​has distorted the truth, used cunning words and flattery to incite juniors to issue an edict to arrest our senior. He deserves to die."

"This junior will immediately remove Yun Tianling's tablet from the Elder Hall and expel this thief from the sect."

"If you do not despise us, from this day forward, the entire Zhenhai Sect is willing to serve you as our master, to be at your beck and call, and to never betray you!"

His voice spread, echoing in the ears of every cultivator of the Zhenhai Sect.

But no one thought he was wrong. Even the most stubborn people looked at Chen Yuan expectantly, hoping he would agree.

The seventh sect leader of Zhenhai Sect was a Nascent Soul cultivator, and no one in Yuqing Sea knew the strength of a Nascent Soul cultivator better than them.

Even with the combined strength of the entire clan, they could not contend with Chen Yuan.

No wonder Tianjizi suddenly issued a proclamation; he must have received instructions from Chen Yuan.

At the same time, offending a Nascent Soul cultivator and a large sect means the Zhenhai Sect is doomed. Only by surrendering immediately can they have a sliver of hope.

But Chen Yuan held back until he reached the Nascent Soul stage before coming to kill him. He was determined to kill him outright. How could he possibly let him live?
"late!"

Chen Yuan raised his hand and gently pushed Jing Shuhan's waist. The latter floated backward and flew a thousand feet away.

He raised his hand and made a hand seal, and his black hair suddenly turned snow-white, dancing in the wind.

At the same time, Chen Yuan's aura surged, and a blurry white ape phantom slowly emerged behind him. It was only ten feet in size, but it had the imposing presence of a giant ape, with white hair and bare feet, exuding a terrifying aura.

A fierce wind arose, and dark clouds gathered, completely obscuring the bright white moon, creating a somber atmosphere between heaven and earth.

Upon seeing this, everyone's expression changed drastically.

Master Yu Hai's pupils contracted, and he flipped his hand to take out an array plate, which was inlaid with thirty-six top-grade spirit stones.

He pointed, and the array plate shone brightly. The thin array barrier of the sect's protective array suddenly became thick and dense, with spiritual light flashing.

Chen Yuan sneered: "You think this sect-protecting formation can protect you all?"

With a change of hand seals, the white ape phantom behind him pounded its chest and roared, its voice resounding for miles, and illusory white flames rose around its body.

This is the supernatural power he mastered after transforming into a deity—the True Spirit Dharma Form!
The next moment, the Zhenhai Sect cultivator's eyes suddenly turned crimson, and with a roar, he summoned his magical treasures and spiritual weapons to fight with his fellow disciples.

All the Nascent Soul cultivators clutched their heads, swaying as they fell to the ground, their cries of agony echoing throughout the air.

Even Master Yuhai was deathly pale, and a sharp pain shot through his soul.

He hurriedly looked inward and saw that his soul was enveloped by a strange white flame, burning fiercely.

A violent impulse suddenly rose in his heart, so he quickly circulated his internal energy and calmed his mind.

However, the pain of his soul being burned did not stop, and this violent intent never ceased. Master Yuhai could only barely suppress it.

He was greatly alarmed, for Chen Yuan had previously unleashed this white flame when they fought on Tianji Island.

Although it was still unpredictable, it was far less powerful than it is today.

It only takes a little spiritual power to suppress it.

But now, this white flame has plunged the Zhenhai Sect into chaos, causing them to kill each other, as if it could manipulate the souls of cultivators.

The seventh generation leader of Zhenhai Sect was also a Nascent Soul cultivator, but he had no such ability. This was definitely not the method of a Nascent Soul cultivator.

The white ape phantom behind Chen Yuan looked somewhat familiar; it seemed like he'd seen it somewhere before.
But Master Yuhai was in excruciating pain and couldn't remember anything for the time being.

He didn't bother to investigate the origin of the white ape phantom and said urgently, "Senior, spare my life! Of all the people in our sect who have fought with you, only I am willing to pay with my life."

"Please forgive the other cultivators of our sect, senior; they are all innocent!"

Chen Yuan said, "Since they are cultivators of the Zhenhai Sect, how can they be considered innocent?"

Master Yu Hai's spirits lifted. Since Chen Yuan hadn't refused outright, the Zhenhai Sect still had a glimmer of hope.

He declared loudly, "Apart from the juniors, none of the cultivators of our sect have ever fought with the seniors."

"This junior was bewitched by Yun Tian and lost his mind. He coveted the white spiritual fire in the senior's hand, hoping to use it to glimpse the path to the Nascent Soul stage. That is why he has brought such a disaster upon himself and caused the destruction of his entire family."

"It's all my fault. Even if you grind me to dust and scatter my soul, I will have no complaints."

"We only ask that you spare our sect's cultivators. Zhenhai Sect is willing to serve you as our master, change our names and surnames without hesitation, and all the treasures in our sect will belong to you."

"The seniors are highly skilled, and they would never dare to have any disloyal thoughts, much less harbor any resentment."

"A thousand years from now, no one will remember what happened today. I hope you will have mercy on me!"

Ignoring the excruciating pain in his soul, he bowed deeply, his face filled with anxiety.

Every night, several more people from the Zhenhai Sect will die.

Zhao Lingsong's escape light rose again, his figure swaying precariously. He managed to speak, "The Zhenhai Sect and... the Tianji Sect have been fighting each other and are gradually losing ground. They have also offended the seniors, and the entire sect is living in constant fear."

"Senior, you displayed great power tonight. We are all willing to serve you as our master. We only ask to save our lives and will serve you sincerely in the future!"

The other Nascent Soul cultivators from the Zhenhai Sect, unable to endure the torture any longer, also begged for mercy:
"Senior Chen, spare my life! I surrender!"

"It's all Master Yuhai's fault, senior, please spare my life!"

"This junior is willing to serve you like a slave, please, senior, withdraw your supernatural powers!" (End of Chapter)