Chapter 270

Chapter 270: Return to the Island

The Seven Star Soul Lock Formation is a treasure that the Bai family’s ancestors spent hundreds of years and countless materials to refine. Its greatest feature is not to kill, but to lock souls, capturing enemies alive and intact.

This ability might be slightly less effective against opponents of the same level in battle, but when it comes to capturing demon beasts or cultivators, it is incredibly sharp.

As the Great Unity Spell became more popular within the Mo Sect, the demand for high-level demon beasts grew increasingly urgent. Rare high-level demon beasts skyrocketed in price, yet they remained unobtainable.

In this situation, the Bai family, which owns the Seven Star Soul Lock Formation, would not let such a money-making opportunity slip away. Over the past few months, they have used the formation to catch many demon beasts and sold them at high prices. If this trend continues, this business will thrive for a long time.

The Wind Tribulation Immortal in front of them is the one responsible for controlling the Seven Star Soul Lock Formation. As the family gets rich, the people executing the plans also find their fortunes rising, with incomes increasing more than a hundred times.

Everyone is incredibly excited and hopes these good days can last forever. However, unfortunately, when the Head of the Bai Family gives an order, they must hand over this formation, which resembles a treasure trove, to their family’s enemy, Fang Lie.

How can he bear this? Whether for public or private reasons, he cannot understand this. Yet the family’s command cannot be defied, so he can only brace himself and come here.

Seeing Fang Lie’s smug face, he can no longer hold back and coldly sneers, "Fang Lie, here is your gift. I will take my leave now!"

With that, he tries to turn and walk away. But Fang Lie’s expression turns cold, and he directly commands, "Wait! You’ve brought the formation, but what about the control secret technique?"

"Ha! I was only ordered to deliver the formation flags, not to hand over the control technique! So, it’s not included!" The man sneers with pride.

"Since you don’t have the technique, then take this back!" Fang Lie laughs coldly. "Let’s see how happy your family head will be!"

Without hesitation, Fang Lie tosses the Seven Star Soul Lock Formation back.

"What?" The man is startled by Fang Lie’s action. After all, this order comes directly from the family head. If he doesn’t complete it, he, as a mere Wind Tribulation Immortal, can’t withstand the wrath of the Thunder Tribulation Immortal.

From Fang Lie’s fearless demeanor, he suspects there’s a deal between the family head and Fang Lie. If he disrupts this, it might lead to disastrous consequences for him.

Thinking this, he quickly shrinks back, hurriedly throwing the seven formation flags back, along with a Jade Slip, saying, "Here is the control technique!"

With that, he runs away without looking back.

"Humph, refusing a toast is akin to seeking punishment!" Fang Lie scoffs disdainfully, then collects the Jade Slip and the formation flags.

Next, Fang Lie enjoys some lively time with his younger siblings before bidding farewell and teleporting back to Qingyu Island through the teleportation array of the Cycle of Fire.

Emerging from the secret room in the Purple Tower, Fang Lie flies towards the living room on the rooftop while sending Flying Swords messages to the Seven Dragon True Immortals and Mr. Suan Mei.

Before long, everyone gathers together. Once seated, before Mao San and Gou Si can serve the tea water, Mr. Suan Mei eagerly asks, "Island Lord, how did it go?"

"It’s done!" Fang Lie smiles. "You all try it out and see if it’s suitable!"

Saying this, Fang Lie hands the Seven Star Soul Lock Formation to the Immortal Wind Dragon.

The seven Immortals immediately show excited expressions as they each take a formation flag, examining and playing with it, and soon their faces light up with joy.

"Good treasure, it truly deserves to be a spirit treasure. To manipulate it requires divine sense similar to a fifth-rank treasure, but its power is many times stronger than a sixth-rank treasure!"

"The restrictions inside are so profound that I can barely understand most of it. If we had time to comprehend it all, I’m sure we could advance through the Fire Tribulation much sooner!"

"Indeed, the reference value of this object is enormous. Especially since there are seven, just like our number, working together in perfect harmony. With this, even the Fire Tribulation Immortal would be easier to face!"

"It’s a pity it’s borrowed; how nice it would be if we could truly possess it!"

The Seven Dragon True Immortals began to discuss among themselves.

At that moment, Fang Lie suddenly smiled and said, "Who said this is borrowed? Let me tell you the truth: from now on, this has become my private property!"

"What?" Several Immortals were taken aback.

Mr. Suan Mei, knowing the situation with the Mo family, couldn’t help but exclaim, "How is that possible? As far as I know, this set of formation flags belongs to the Bai family! You have a deep-seated feud with them; just borrowing this item is already impressive, how could you possibly keep it?"

"Moreover, this item is worth a fortune, no less than an eighth-rank treasure. Are you sure you can afford it?" Mr. Suan Mei said, his face filled with disbelief.

"Hehe, it seems you know quite a lot about our Mo Sect!" Fang Lie laughed. "That’s right; this thing belongs to the Bai family, and I’m not wrong about my part either. In fact, the Bai family has given it to me as a gift, so it’s mine!"

"What? The Bai family gave it to you as a gift?" Mr. Suan Mei was stunned by this news and exclaimed, "You killed the Bai family’s direct disciple and openly humiliated them several times; they would love to swallow you whole! How could they possibly give you such a good treasure?"

"Of course, there are conditions!" Fang Lie then explained his deal with the Bai family.

After hearing this, everyone finally understood the situation.

Mr. Suan Mei frowned and said, "I see. For the Great Unity Spell, they can’t afford to part with this item. But why would you agree to go into the Lost Forest? Don’t you know the mysteries of the Lost Forest?"

"Yes~" The Immortal Wind Dragon also frowned and said, "It is said that anyone inside, even with resurrection treasures, cannot activate them and can really die in there! Although the island lord has an undying nature, it might not help him~"

Though he didn’t say it outright, his meaning was clear: he held little hope for Fang Lie.

However, Mr. Suan Mei smiled confidently and said, "I don’t see a problem. Given the island lord’s current speed of cultivation, he will be an Inner Elite Disciple in a few months. Plus, with so many powerful treasures for protection by your side, even a Wind Tribulation Immortal wouldn’t be your match, let alone other sect’s Golden Pool disciples? So, the island lord should at least be able to keep himself safe in the Lost Forest without any accidents."

"Eh~" The Immortal Wind Dragon frowned again and said, "That can’t be said for sure. The dangers of the Lost Forest aren’t just other sect cultivators; the biggest threats are within the forest itself. There are reports of an Eighth-rank Great Demon with combat power rivaling the Thunder Tribulation Immortal!"

"Then why send only Golden Pool realm cultivators inside?" Fang Lie asked curiously. "Are they sending them to die?"

"Eighth-rank Great Demons do exist, but they are extremely rare. Even sixth and seventh-rank Great Demons are not often seen." Mr. Suan Mei explained, "Moreover, most wood element demons are relatively gentle; as long as you don’t invade their territory, they won’t attack. Therefore, Golden Pool realm cultivators are sufficient for the task. Another reason is that high-level cultivators above the Purple Palace are quite valuable, so participating in such high-risk activities for low-level wood element little demons just wouldn’t be worth the risk, making Golden Pool realm cultivators the most appropriate choice."

"Yet even so, we cannot ensure absolute safety. Among wood element Great Demons, some harbor hatred for humans and are bloodthirsty." The Immortal Wind Dragon advised, "Island lord, your undying nature may not work in the Lost Forest; if you really were to die in there, it would be a huge loss!"

"Hoho, don’t worry!" Fang Lie smiled and said, "I’ve made all the preparations. The Lost Forest won’t be able to do anything to me!"

"Since the island lord is so confident, we won’t say any more!" The Immortal Wind Dragon then smiled and said, "When shall we go ambush the Man-Eating Demon Monk? Honestly, all of us are eager to eradicate this scoundrel!"

"There’s no rush; first, we need to see how long it takes you to refine the Seven Star Soul Lock Formation." Mr. Suan Mei asked, "That guy has an impressive background and possesses a seventh-rank treasure for defense. Let’s not end up in a ditch when it’s too late; that would be too costly!"

"Give us a month, and we guarantee to master this formation!" The Immortal Wind Dragon assured.

"Okay, then we’ll meet in a month!" Mr. Suan Mei said, "I will investigate that guy’s information, calculating his movement route. Hopefully, in a month, we can find a suitable ambush location. As for you, island lord, do you need any additional medicine?"

"That guy hides a powerful divine skill in his brow; we can only capture him, not kill him. As long as his life isn’t threatened, that divine skill won’t activate." Fang Lie then smiled and said, "I’ll prepare a fine gift for him this month; when the time comes, I will make him desire death!"

"Since that’s the case, let’s split up and act!" Mr. Suan Mei and the Seven Dragon True Immortals stood up to take their leave.

After sending them off, Fang Lie returned to the secret room to begin closed-door training. He first found a spirit essence from heaven and earth to consume, slowly refining it while taking out a treasure shaped like a golden crown, which was the Soul-Losing Golden Crown he once used to control the Purple Beard Master.

Although it was snatched away by the Four Seas Alliance, it was returned to Fang Lie after both sides repaired their relationship.

"Bird Bro~" Fang Lie called to the old bird in his consciousness sea, "Can this thing control the Wind Tribulation Immortal? More specifically, can it control the Man-Eating Demon Monk?"