According to this strange Core Formation Cultivator, they came from a mysterious place called the Dark Abyss.

The reason they traveled tens of thousands of miles to Zi Tian Oasis was because the leader of the Dark Abyss heard that the original Sacred Scorpion Oasis had been taken over by a mysterious Cultivator and forcibly renamed Zi Tian Oasis, and that the Ancient Remnant Alliance had been unable to do anything to this mysterious Cultivator.

This sparked their interest, and they began to covet the Oasis.

These five Nascent Soul cultivators before them were five of the Dark Abyss Protectors.

The Soul Transformation Stage Cultivator still fighting Sha E was a Loose Cultivator whom the Dark Abyss leader had paid a considerable price to invite.

Of course, these were not the most important points.

The most important thing was that when this Core Formation Cultivator named Dou Ming explained the Dark Abyss, he mentioned that the Advanced Talismans in the hands of these Protectors all came from a highly skilled Talisman Maker in the Dark Abyss.

A Grandmaster Talisman Maker holds a very respected position in the Cultivation World, so why would he stay in a contentious place like the Dark Abyss, which is not recognized by the Ancient Remnant Alliance?

This made Yang Che, who was determined to become an Array Symbol Master, have the idea of meeting this Talisman Maker.

If he could receive guidance from him and learn his Talisman making skills, that would naturally be for the best.

After all, Tianxie Ziyin is more skilled in Formations, and is a Formation Grandmaster of unfathomable depth; although she knows some things about Talisman making, she is not proficient and cannot teach Yang Che more.

After learning this important news, Tianxie Ziyin no longer wasted time and coldly said to these Cultivators from the Dark Abyss, "Hand over your Original Soul Blood and serve my Zi Tian City, and this King can spare your lives.

If you refuse, this King will only have to kill you."

The Cultivators from the Dark Abyss looked at each other, their eyes filled with unwillingness and fear.

Especially the five Nascent Soul cultivators, their expressions changed drastically, and they could no longer maintain their previous composure.

Handing over one's Original Soul Blood is equivalent to completely putting one's life into someone else's hands.

The person who controls their Original Soul Blood can control their life and death with a single thought.

At this moment, a Core Formation Cultivator suddenly spoke with dissatisfaction, "Serving Zi Tian City is no problem, but handing over our Original Soul Blood, such a humiliating act, it's better to just..."

However, before he could finish speaking, the golden light shield around him suddenly burst open with a 'bang'.

A cloud of blood mist erupted, and this Core Formation Cultivator was instantly annihilated in both body and spirit.

This extremely visually impactful scene immediately caused many Core Formation Cultivators to break down, and they all condensed their Original Soul Blood, letting it float before them.

After Tianxie Ziyin collected these Original Soul Bloods one by one, the golden light shields on these Cultivators also disappeared.

Then she looked towards the Zi Tian Guards and coldly said, "Hong Li, Hong Mo, Hong Que!"

The three Nascent Soul Stage Protectors of Zi Tian City, the Hong family brothers, trembled when their names were suddenly called and immediately stood with cupped fists in respectful deference.

Hong Li stepped forward, bowed, and respectfully said, "Senior, please instruct."

"These people who have handed over their Original Soul Blood, you three will re-integrate them into the Zi Tian Guards, and you must treat them equally, do you understand clearly?"

Tianxie Ziyin's tone carried an inexplicable majesty, as if it contained an irresistible magical power.

Hong Li's heart trembled, and he immediately respectfully accepted the order, saying, "Yes, Junior understands clearly."

Subsequently, all those Cultivators from the Dark Abyss who handed over their Original Soul Blood had their golden light shields removed and were integrated into the Zi Tian Guards.

As for those who hesitated or were still unwilling to have their lives controlled by others, they were all mercilessly killed by Tianxie Ziyin.

After witnessing Tianxie Ziyin's ruthless and iron-blooded methods, the five Nascent Soul cultivators had no choice but to reluctantly accept the fact that their lives would be controlled by others, and they all condensed their Original Soul Blood and handed it over to Tianxie Ziyin.

They were well aware that if they couldn't break through the golden light shields on their bodies, it meant that this mysterious and ruthless female Cultivator could also annihilate them in both body and spirit.

Soon, under the leadership of the Hong family brothers, these Cultivators from the Dark Abyss, who ultimately became Zi Tian Guards and Zi Tian Protectors, all entered Zi Tian City and were assigned Immortal Caves.

At this moment, Yang Che saw Tianxie Ziyin gently wave her hand, and the enormous golden light shield of the Intercontinental Great Array slowly disappeared, re-concealing itself underground.

Tianxie Ziyin suddenly glanced at the sky above the distant desert, then said to Yang Che, "Wait for this King here for a moment."

After speaking, her figure flickered, and she disappeared without a trace like ripples in water.

Not long after, Yang Che faintly sensed heart-pounding spiritual energy fluctuations coming from the depths of the desert...

Clearly, Tianxie Ziyin had personally gone to deal with that Soul Transformation Stage Loose Cultivator.

Yang Che, meanwhile, took advantage of this time to close his eyes and sit cross-legged on the spot.

In his inner vision of the Dantian, the purple Dantian fire with golden specks was continuously refining 'Flying Stealth'.

Then, the Cultivation method of the Silent Extinction Scripture appeared in his mind, and he began to Cultivate the Silent Extinction Scripture.

He didn't know how much time had passed when Yang Che suddenly heard Tianxie Ziyin calling him, and he abruptly opened his eyes.

He stood up and found Zi Yin standing behind two Cultivators whose aura was slightly unstable.

One was Sha E, and the other was a lean, middle-aged Cultivator with disheveled hair, a pale, beardless face, and a somewhat 'slovenly' appearance.

"Sha E, the Intercontinental Great Array of Zi Tian Oasis has been completely set up.

From now on, you will manage Zi Tian Oasis well for this King, especially Zi Tian City.

If enemies invade, and you and Dongmen Lang are no match, you can activate the Intercontinental Great Array.

With this Great Array in place, even if the strongest individual from the Ancient Remnant Alliance comes, they will not be able to easily break through it.

Unless there is a particularly significant and unresolvable matter, do not easily disturb this King and Yang Che, understood?"

Tianxie Ziyin's expression was cold and stern; the two Nascent Divinity Initial Stage Cultivators before her dared not look directly at her, and both cupped their fists in respectful affirmation.

However, just before leaving, the Soul Transformation middle-aged Cultivator named Dongmen Lang curiously glanced at Yang Che, a hint of amusement in his eyes.

Yang Che and Tianxie Ziyin were about to return to Jie Tian Peak in the Purple Heaven Secret Realm when Sha E returned, respectfully asking for instructions, "Master, regarding whether the Purple Heaven Secret Realm should continue to be open..."

Tianxie Ziyin waved her hand, interrupting him, and said indifferently, "Keep it open.

Just don't enter Jie Tian Peak."

...

Purple Heaven Secret Realm, Jie Tian Peak.

"Yang Che, Cultivate well for some time, make ample preparations, then you can go to the Dark Abyss."

In front of the Purple King Pavilion courtyard, Tianxie Ziyin was leisurely half-reclining on a long chair, enjoying the endlessly beautiful scenery of the 'Sea of Rosy Clouds'.

Before Yang Che could speak, he heard her continue, "This King expended immense Origin Qi to set up that Intercontinental Great Array and subdue Dongmen Lang.

After this, I will not easily leave Jie Tian Peak again.

Moreover, this King must preserve her strength to deal with the strong Cultivators from the Ancient Remnant Alliance who may come knocking in the future."

Upon hearing this, Yang Che noticed a hint of fatigue in Tianxie Ziyin's seemingly magical eyes, and a trace of tenderness welled up in his heart.

"Zi Yin, I will fully Cultivate for one year, providing you with Ancient God Power while successfully Cultivating the 'Dark Domain' and 'Extinction Sword Intent' from the Silent Extinction Scripture."

"En.

Also, you must accelerate the refining of your dark-attributed Lifebound Treasure.

This King suggests using the ancient sword 'Sword Four' in your hand as the base, then finding some precious dark-attributed Materials to fuse into it, refining it into your Lifebound Treasure."

Pausing slightly, Tianxie Ziyin suddenly added, "But you don't seem to have truly mastered Sword Four yet, do you?"

Yang Che was slightly stunned by her words.

Then, a trace of inexplicable, chilling intent suddenly flashed in his eyes.