Chapter 2025 - 88: The One That Got Away

At the edge of the Chaotic Void, spatial shocks ripple, and beyond the grey mist, countless eyes are spying on the world within.

"Ni Yang, Huan Cai, you leave first, it’s very dangerous here."

Zhang Xiaoman immediately used a teleportation technique to send them to the Original Realm, the upcoming battle was beyond their involvement, staying would only mean senseless death.

Ni Yang had a hint of defiance on his face but obediently left, feeling an indescribable awkwardness inside; once he used to look after this youngster, and now, unexpectedly, he can no longer involve himself in his battles.

Huan Cai, on the other hand, was bewildered and speechless ever since she heard what the Demon Princess revealed, petrified for a long time; the news was just too explosive for her. Who would have thought the seemingly unstoppable demon tide was merely a side effect of the Lost Souls coming into existence?

After sending the two away, Zhang Xiaoman immediately approached the Demon Princess to help her repair the formation.

"It’s useless to try, the soul-locking formation’s structure is special, although your attributes are similar to his, this formation was made with unique methods, and without aligning with the origin, repairing is impossible..."

The Demon Princess wanted to persuade Zhang Xiaoman to give up, but just as she half-spoke, she was surprised to find him slowly repairing the damaged parts of the formation, though extremely slow, it was indeed being repaired.

"I see, I truly overlooked, you are indeed different from him; this is your own power, it seems it can evolve all things, surprisingly even able to mend the soul-locking formation."

As she spoke, she suddenly paused and looked at Zhang Xiaoman with a hint of hope in her eyes.

"Ji Xing, what’s the name of this power of yours? If it can repair the soul-locking formation, could it possibly evolve into Forbidden Power?"

"I call it Primordial Power."

Zhang Xiaoman nodded, indicating he understood her meaning.

His Primordial Power can evolve everything in the world, if it could simulate Forbidden Power, then wouldn’t they have hope of completely resolving those Lost Souls?

"I have considered this method, perhaps it’s possible, but right now with my current power, I can’t simulate Forbidden Attributes just yet, unless integrating the First Sequence, but the specific integration steps, formula and required spiritual power consumption, I can’t immediately achieve, will need some time to practice and try."

The Demon Machine nodded to show understanding, with no disappointment on her face, as she didn’t mind waiting a bit longer considering all the years that have passed.

"Grr..."

At this time, the grey mist on the edge suddenly roiled violently, a pair of massive black claws forcibly tore through the mist, probing in with its arm and upper body.

"The formation is indeed loosening, hehehehehehe... though I don’t know what’s happening, I will be back soon!"

It was the same black monster from before; as soon as it appeared, its gaze locked onto the formation below the Demon Princess’ feet, revealing a mad smile upon seeing the chain detachment parts.

The Demon Princess didn’t waste words with it, her response was a chain containing the Destruction Law, whipping across its body, instantly tearing a huge wound on its upper half.

"Hehehe, it’s useless, I can sense you are too weak now."

However, the black monster grabbed the other end of the chain, and then with a strong squeeze, cracks appeared across it.

The Demon Princess’ face turned somewhat grim.

"The soul-locking formation has a breach, this allows them to effectively damage it, it must be repaired swiftly."

While she spoke, the black monster glanced at Zhang Xiaoman.

"As expected, though I don’t know how you managed it, possessing an aura similar to that one, but I can about confirm, you’re definitely not him, the feeling you give me is different..."

As his words finished, countless slender black claws reached for Zhang Xiaoman, who immediately set a defense magic array around him. Two forces clashed, instantly unleashing an astounding wave.

"Ugh..."

In this hard clash, Zhang Xiaoman groaned, spat blood, and flew backward into the distance.

"This guy is really powerful..."

He didn’t expect the first Supreme Level opponent he encountered to be so troublesome, he just used the highest sequence attribute he could utilize, yet still wasn’t a match.

Though at the pinnacle level of the world’s Supreme Level, there are differences, most directly reflected in the control of sequence particles of Dark Spiritual Power; sometimes mastering one more can amplify exerted power manifold, as evidenced by the time the Demon Lord single-handedly fought all Supreme Levels.

Not that Zhang Xiaoman’s problem is due to mastering too few sequences, but because he newly entered this realm, his spiritual power isn’t enough to support conversion of the first five sequences; solely relying on sequences 6 to 10 is wholly inadequate against this guy.

"He is Hei Shang, once the top expert of the Second Universe, power only under mine, even Rui isn’t his match, be careful."

The Demon Princess’ voice transmitted, she also swiftly acted, spiritual power transforming into sky-spanning star light, forming an enclosure to trap Hei Shang within.