Chapter 314: The Third Primordial Coffin!
"Four forms?" Blue Star and Red Moon asked, surprised.
Life Sigils were different from Sword Souls. Though a Sword Soul could morph into a Flying Sword, Palm Sword, or Sovereign Sword, these were all still fundamentally swords.
"The first form is Weapon Evolution, Runic Umbrella!" As Yun Xiao spoke, he extended his left hand, gently touching the Prison Warden Sigil. Around his palm, the sigil began to swirl, transforming from a mere sigil into an umbrella!
It resembled an oil-paper umbrella, exuding an ethereal, otherworldly charm.
The dragon patterns on the umbrella's surface shifted and changed, while the structure of the umbrella was extraordinary!
The handle Yun Xiao held was the body and tail of the Prison Warden Dao Dragon. At the top of the umbrella, the structure split into nine parts, each ending in a dragon's head, supporting the Runic Umbrella!
It was clear to see that the edges of this umbrella were sharp, and the nine protruding dragon heads possessed a lethal, tearing force!
CLICK! This violet oil-paper umbrella could even be closed, transforming into a short, violet spear.
Yun Xiao couldn't help but chuckle. He unfurled the Runic Umbrella. He could imagine himself strolling through this world shrouded in dust and chaos, an azure sword in his right hand, and the violet umbrella in the other. The world around him was muddled, yet he remained unsullied, a picture of an elegant, deadly god.
Dust and dirt landing on the umbrella were instantly annihilated, creating a clean and clear world beneath itunder the violet umbrella, a man in white wielding an azure sword...
"So cool!" Red Moon cheered.
"Graceful indeed, but what's the use?" Blue Star asked.
"The Runic Umbrella is both offensive and defensive, capable of blocking all types of attacks, be it magical or physical. It even cleanses all impurities, leaving no poison or miasma beneath ita sanctuary in its own right," Yun Xiao explained.
In essence, it was like walking through a flower-filled world with an umbrella, untouched by a single leaf. In the midst of a raging storm and swirling dust, Yun Xiao, under his umbrella, seemed to stand in a different world. Clad in white, he was the calm amidst the storm.
"What about the second form?" Blue Star asked, rubbing his hands.
"The second is Spell Enhancement, Dao Dragon!"
As Yun Xiao finished speaking, the Runic Umbrella melted like liquid, flowing over him and merging into his body. The inscriptions surged into his Nine Suns Dantian and Nine Heavens Star Meridians!
In an instant, his entire power system was infused with the ferocity of the nine-headed Prison Warden Dao Dragon. Compared to the elegance of the Runic Umbrella, this Dao Dragon form of the Prison Warden Sigil was much fiercer!
Violet dragon patterns even began to surface all over Yun Xiao's arms, face, and neck This transformation turned him, once a figure of transcendence, into a demonic and brutal being, exuding a terrifyingly oppressive aura!
Yun Xiao casually unleashed the Wuji Dao Art, and within the spatial vortexes he created, countless violet dragons roared ferociously!
The sacred purification and soul suppression properties of the Prison Warden Sigil were fully integrated, drastically amplifying the power of this spell.
Yun Xiao could tell that as the number of Runes on the Prison Warden Sigil increased, his proficiency in daoist spells might eventually rival his swordsmanship.
"The third form is Magic Treasure Enhancement, Prison Ward!"
Whether it was a daoist spell or magic treasure enhancement, these were just the basic functions of a Life Sigil. However, when it was carried by the Prison Warden Sigil, the effect was bound to be many times more powerful!
Yun Xiao took out the Calamity Seal Sword and casually attached the Prison Warden Sigil to it. The sword was instantly enveloped by violet dragons, its demeanor transforming, as if it became an unparalleled weapon of destruction!
It was clear that the power of the Calamity Seal Sword had also greatly increased!
However, with the Heaven Burial Sword Soul in Yun Xiao's possession, even if the Prison Warden Sigil greatly empowered the Calamity Seal Sword, it wouldn't mean much to him.
"Unless I possess a non-sword type magic treasure with special functions, there's no need for this form of the Prison Warden Sigil."
The Heavenly Mirror, for instance, would be suitable. Sadly, it had already been destroyed.
The Calamity Seal Sword, along with other weapon-type magic treasures, had functions overlapping with the Heaven Burial Sword Soul, making them less significant.
This was not to say that the Prison Ward form was ineffective!
Whether it was the Runic Umbrella, Dao Dragon, or Ward, each had its unique effects, all showcasing the marvelous capabilities of the Prison Warden Sigil! Adapting to the occasion with the most suitable form! It was flexible and versatile!
"And the last form, which I consider the most astonishing," Yun Xiao said as he retrieved the Prison Warden Sigil from the Calamity Seal Sword.
"Oh?"
The most astonishing fourth form?
"This form is called Soulfire Eye!" As Yun Xiao spoke, the Prison Warden Sigil returned to the spot between his eyebrows. But in reality, its true position was within Yun Xiao's brain, with the forehead marking acting as the sigil's gateway.
"Its essence is the fusion of the Prison Warden Sigil with my soul" Yun Xiao closed his eyes. In his mind, soul and sigil underwent a transformation!
For a Sword Cultivator, the spirit resided in the body, the soul entered the sword, and for an Inscription Cultivator, the sigil was a part of the soul!
The sigil could be retracted at any time, and being mostly non-physical, it was not easily dissipated.
This meant that the Prison Warden Sigil was born from Yun Xiao's soul, already linked by a natural bridge, making their fusion effortless.
All Inscription Cultivators could merge their soul with their sigil.
Yet, Yun Xiao's fusion brought forth a new transformation!
Blue Star and Red Moon couldn't see the changes in his brain, but at that moment, even the violet dragon totem between his eyebrows underwent a dramatic shift!
ROAR! The nine heads of the Prison Warden Dao Dragon all bellowed in unison.
At that moment, a vertical slit suddenly opened in Yun Xiao's forehead!
HUM! From that slit, a violet eye emerged! And within that eye dwelt the soul-shaking, nine-headed Prison Warden Dao Dragon!
"Holy cow!" The little black beast recoiled in fright!
Yun Xiao now had a third eye! The appearance of the violet vertical eye made his aura even more cold and majestic, evoking a sense that a single wrathful glare could lay millions to rest.
"Holy moly, a monster!" Red Moon's eyes bulged like copper bells.
"You with four eyes, calling me with three a monster?" Yun Xiao retorted disdainfully.
"What four eyes? You count those two tiny green beans as my precious eyes?" Red Moon complained.
"Colorblind, are you? My eyes are blue!" Blue Star shot back angrily.
"Still tiny blue beans."
"Eat this!"
The little beast, each controlling an arm, engaged in a brawl.
"..." Yun Xiao was left dumbfounded by the spectacle. He ignored the little beast, gazing at the world through the Prison Warden Eye on his forehead... a world belonging to the soul.
"This fourth form, named Soulfire Eye, strengthens the spirit, immune to illusions, chaos, and ghostly possession. I can even control and capture souls... Originally, my mortal soul had weaknesses, but now, it's invincible."
Yun Xiao reviewed the four major functions of the Prison Warden Sigil, fully comprehending its powers.
In summary
Weapon Evolution Form, Runic Umbrella!
Spell Enhancement Form, Dao Dragon!
Magic Treasure Enhancement Form, Prison Ward!
Third Eye Form, Soulfire Eye!
And from the Soulfire Eye emerged the Prison Warden Eye, where soul and sigil united as one!
"My Inscription Intent has already solidified like my Sword Intent. To strengthen this Prison Warden Sigil, the next step is to increase the number of inscription Runes."
This wasn't too difficult for Yun Xiao at the moment.
He closed the Prison Warden Eye. The sigil vanished, and the violet glow dissipated.
At that moment, he returned to a state of calm.
"Second Primordial Coffin, completely conquered!" Beneath his feet, a new path formed, glowing with violet and azure hues.
Yun Xiao's spirit surged. Gazing afar, he saw the new Demon Continent settle down, transforming into a new world.
"The old Demon Continent was a nightmare for the people of the Divine Continent, but now, it's more like a zoo?" With this, Yun Xiao felt reassured. He had finally fulfilled his promise to Chen Xi. The affairs of the Divine and Demon Continents were at a close!
Yun Xiao's cold eyes then turned towards the entrance to the Eternal Sword Prison.
"Nine Hells Conquest Clash, the winner rules all?" A thought crossed his mind, and he said in a cold tone, "Everyone, the true cultivator of both sword and sigil has arrived!"
Did they think a horde of strong foes could take him down? Yun Xiao acknowledged their strength! Sadly for them, he had 100 million Immortal Jades as his ace in the hole.
BOOM! The little black beast transformed into the ancient bronze coffin.
Yun Xiao stepped inside! He intended to use this ancient bronze coffin to directly pass through the entrance and return to the Sword Ruins.
"Hm?" Just as Yun Xiao stepped in, he suddenly felt a premonition.
BANG! Behind him, the third Primordial Coffin unexpectedly stood upright.
This was a black Primordial Coffin! It lacked the icy coldness of Heaven Burial and the ferocity of Prison Warden, but it had an eerie and chilling aura all its own.
Yun Xiao felt like it was watching him. This sent shivers down his spine.
"May I ask..." he began softly. He had barely spoken two words. Then suddenly, for a brief moment, it seemed as if the lid of the black Primordial Coffin vanished.
"Eh?" Yun Xiao glanced inside and was so startled his hair stood on end.
Inside this black coffin lay a woman in a black gown! Her long hair spread out, the black gown opening like a dark peony blossom. Her pale hands were crossed over her abdomen, eyes tightly shut!
"Senior sister..." In an instant, Yun Xiao felt as if the sky had collapsed. Zhao Xuanran... how could she be lying in the third Primordial Coffin?
"Impossible!" To her left and right, Yun Xiao saw a nine-colored sword and a nine-tiered pagoda! It was the Divine Cosmic Sword and Cosmic Pagoda?
"Mortal attachments, but a fleeting illusion." The woman in the coffin suddenly parted her red lips, speaking ethereally. Her voice, like a haunting dream whisper, flowed into Yun Xiao's ears.
"Foolish child, this path leads to no return." With these words, she opened her eyes amidst the black mist. In her left eye, reflected a dark, desolate path to the underworld. In her right eye, blossomed a trail of bizarrely beautiful crimson flowers from the other shore.
BOOM! The coffin lid reappeared, and the third Primordial Coffin toppled over with a thunderous crash. Inside the ancient bronze coffin, tranquility was restored.
"A path of no return?" Yun Xiao suddenly shouted out loud.
"What's with the noise?" Blue Star asked, annoyed.
"Didn't you see it?" Yun Xiao's voice trembled.
"See what?"
"The third Primordial Coffin!"
Blue Star's blue eyes appeared above the coffin lid, staring wide-eyed. "There are eight more Primordial Coffins, which one is the third?"
"The black one!"
"It didn't move," Blue Star and Red Moon said in unison.
"..." Yun Xiao fell silent. "Let me out!" he suddenly commanded.
"Are you crazy?"
As soon as Blue Star opened the coffin lid, Yun Xiao swiftly moved with his Sovereign Sword, forcing them to transform into the little black beast and follow.
Before long, Yun Xiao arrived at the small abode in Azure Spirit!
In the courtyard, the woman in the black gown was leisurely planting flowers and tending to fish, her face the epitome of contentment.
She stretched lazily, the picture of relaxation.
"Thank god..." Yun Xiao's tense heart finally eased, and he let out a deep breath of relief. He didn't disturb her, turning to leave and disappearing into the sky in the blink of an eye.
The woman seemed to sense something. When she looked up at the sky, there were only clouds. She then smiled subtly.
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