At the same time, in the Purple Cloud Heavenly Palace.

After a brief wait, the Soul Power from the remnants of the Bright Moon Goddess descended from the sky, pouring down along the Light Pillar at the center of the Formation like a waterfall.

This Soul Power was extremely pure, without a trace of impurity, and its quality was so high that it could even be compared to the purest Moonlight Power.

Xia Jie and Xi Ying, upon seeing this, had no hesitation and immediately activated their Cultivation Technique to start absorbing the surging Soul Power.

The Soul Cultivator aura on them rapidly increased, and even Xia Jie, who had already reached the Peak of Life Witch, had the Soul Power in his Sea of Consciousness grow once again, advancing to deeper levels.

Yuan Ming stood by to protect them. Although he was not actively absorbing the Soul Power, some of it still integrated into his body.

Under the influence of this Soul Power, his Sea of Consciousness became unprecedentedly clear, and the strength of his Divine Soul steadily increased.

Surprisingly, the Soul Power of the Bright Moon Goddess seemed fundamentally different from ordinary Soul Power.

Under the influence of this Soul Power, not only the three of them, but also the numerous Spiritual Treasures carried by Yuan Ming were affected, beginning to actively absorb this Soul Power, showing signs of increasing power.

Among them, the most striking was the Shura Palace.

If the speed at which other Spiritual Treasures absorbed the Soul Power could be described as a trickling stream, then the speed at which the Shura Palace devoured it could be likened to a flooding torrent.

The amount of Soul Power it absorbed was comparable to the combined efforts of Xi Ying and Xia Jie.

Fortunately, the Soul Power of the Bright Moon Goddess was endless, and the influx rate far exceeded expectations. Otherwise, the Shura Palace's absorption might have affected Xi Ying and Xia Jie.

Yuan Ming saw this and did not stop the Shura Palace from continuing to absorb the Soul Power.

As the Soul Power continuously surged in, the World Tree within the Shura Palace began to undergo astounding changes.

Previously, though Yuan Ming transplanted the World Tree into the Shura Palace and forcibly combined the two, there was always a subtle sense of repulsion between them that defied description.

However, now Yuan Ming could clearly feel that this sense of repulsion was dissolving at an astonishing rate.

The World Tree was gradually merging with the Shura Palace, and this fusion wasn't merely superficial with roots intertwining and branches filling in, but penetrated deeply into the essence of both.

At the same time, the Clone of the World Tree that Yuan Ming possessed was also quietly drawn out, engaging in a peculiar fusion with the World Tree within the Shura Palace.

Though originating from the same source, their growth trajectories were vastly different. This difference did not impede their fusion; instead, it made the process even quicker than anticipated.

In just a few breaths, they melded like milk and water, becoming indistinguishable from each other.

The fusion continued, and the World Tree at this moment seemed like a giant heart, pulsating within the Shura Palace.

Each heartbeat was accompanied by a slight tremor in the Shura Palace, as if the entire space was resonating with it.

Even more magically, with each pulse, a vast amount of nature's spiritual energy was drawn in, flowing like blood pumped by a heart, continuously infusing the Shura Palace with new vitality and power.

Nurtured by nature's spiritual energy, the power of the Shura Palace grew at an alarming speed, quickly closing the gap with the Three Realms Immortal Boat.

It seemed that it wouldn't be long before it could rival the Three Realms Immortal Boat, perhaps even surpass it.

Meanwhile, in the Purple Cloud Heavenly Palace, the three continued to absorb the Soul Power of the Bright Moon Goddess, while in the Chuyun Realm, the Bright Moon Palace Master began to feel a tinge of unease.

She gazed at the steadily depleting Soul Power, a surge of indescribable doubt rising in her heart.

"Something's wrong. No matter how she borrows power, the Goddess couldn't possibly extract such a vast amount. According to the usual pattern, she should have long been eroded by this power and turned into nourishment." The Bright Moon Palace Master's face grew steadily solemn.

Thus, without hesitation, she formed a spell and sent her voice far away: "Immediately activate the Sect Protection Array, seal the space around the sect!"

Her voice echoed within the Bright Moon Palace, shaking the disciples with its thunder-like intensity.

The elder responsible for overseeing the Sect Protection Array also felt a pang of tension. Although unaware of the specific situation, they promptly followed the Bright Moon Palace Master's orders, activating the Sect Protection Array.

Moments later, a dazzling moon-white light curtain rose from the ground, completely enveloping the Bright Moon Palace.

This Great Array, like an indestructible barrier, completely isolated the inner and outer space, thoroughly locking down the entire void.

Within the range of this Formation, all space Magic would become ineffective, like a bird caged, unable to spread its wings.

The Sect Protection Array of the Bright Moon Palace, fortified and perfected over generations by the Great Mahayana Palace Masters, was considered top-tier even among seventh-level arrays.

However, upon deploying the array, the Bright Moon Palace Master's expression did not ease.

Because, in front of her, the Soul Power of the Bright Moon Goddess seemed completely unaffected by the Sect Protection Array, continuing to be drawn into the void like a continuous trickling stream.

Although the speed had decreased by less than ten percent, such a loss was still unbearable for the Bright Moon Palace.

"To be unaffected by my Bright Moon Palace's Sect Protection Array, and to have such deep understanding of the Bright Moon Goddess's corpse, who could the mastermind behind this be?" The Bright Moon Palace Master frowned, thoughts racing, but found no answers.

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An hour later, within the Purple Cloud Heavenly Palace, the soul power of the Bright Moon Goddess flowed like a gentle stream, quietly nourishing Yuan Ming and the two others.

Under this nourishment, Xi Ying's soul power had already touched the peak of the Life Witch realm, only a step away from the Ghost Witch realm.

Yet this step seemed like an abyss a thousand fathoms deep, and it was not easy to cross with just the enhancement of soul power.

Yuan Ming also benefited immensely, his soul power had unconsciously risen to the mid-stage of Life Witch, and the cultivation he once ignored was now steadily progressing.

Most astounding of all was the Shura Palace, which absorbed a massive amount of soul power.

Its power had long surpassed the Three Realms Immortal Boat, even exceeding it, whether in its ability to tear through interfaces or its own sturdiness, reaching unprecedented heights.

Crucially, the fusion of Yuan Ming's World Tree clone and the Shura Palace allowed his soul splitting to gradually transform into the Artifact Spirit of the Shura Palace as he enhanced.

Although this Artifact Spirit was not as nimble and intelligent as Xi Hezi and Void, it shared a connection with Yuan Ming's mind; just a thought was needed to control it freely, far surpassing ordinary Artifact Spirits.

The amount of soul power absorbed by the three was unimaginably vast.

Yet the soul power of the Bright Moon Goddess seemed endless, continuously flowing in, as if it would never cease.

Just as Yuan Ming and Xi Ying were immersed in the nourishment of this power, they gradually began to feel discomfort.

A strange tightening and pain emanated from their Sea of Consciousness, as if they had reached their limit.

At that moment, the surrounding atmosphere abruptly changed.

The sky above darkened in an instant, and a coldness emerged out of nowhere, causing Yuan Ming and Xi Ying to shiver involuntarily.

Suddenly, a deafening roar came from above, and they immediately felt their Qi-Blood surging, a chill coursing through their bodies, with a moody pressure in their hearts, and negative emotions surged like a tide.

Looking up, they saw a pale gray round moon appear out of thin air, and in just a moment, it transformed into an endless expanse of gray clouds, covering the sky above the three of them, with the sound of howling persistent in the air.

"It's the Yin Moon Soul Tribulation!" Xi Ying's eyes narrowed as he muttered in shock.

Clearly, this was a sign of Senior Xia Jie about to break through to the Ghost Witch realm.

Yuan Ming's expression tightened, immediately stopping the absorption of soul power, and withdrew together with Xi Ying.

Above the dark clouds, streaks of Yin Thunder flickered and danced. Though not blinding, they gave a heart-stopping feeling.

From deep within the clouds, dull and mournful booms echoed continuously, as though ancient bells were tolling.

The surrounding Yin Wind suddenly arose, biting and sharp, quickly covering the ground with a layer of light gray frost.

Under this windswept atmosphere, Xia Jie sat by the Great Array, the Qi-Blood on his body rapidly dissipating, his face pale as paper, almost like a corpse.

Just when everyone thought Xia Jie would be engulfed by this chill, his forehead suddenly shone brightly, and his Divine Soul leaped from his Sea of Consciousness.

With both palms clapped together, a powerful wave of soul power spread out, isolating the surrounding Yin Wind.

At this moment, the Yin Thunder within the cloud suddenly intensified, arcs of electricity fell from the sky, initially sparse and scattered, then in the blink of an eye, pouring down like a torrential rain.

At the same time, the Yin Wind grew even more violent, as if it intended to completely obliterate Xia Jie.

Amidst this stormy wind and thunder, clusters of Yin Fire also descended from the clouds.

With just a distant glance, Yuan Ming felt as if flames ignited within his Sea of Consciousness, spreading the pain of burning throughout his body.

Yet Xia Jie showed no fear.

Pointing his right hand at the sky, he gathered his soul power into a giant sword, slicing apart each falling bolt of Yin Thunder, while his left hand formed a barrier, keeping the Yin Wind at bay.

Then, he recited a spell and inhaled deeply, astonishingly swallowing the Yin Fire into his belly.

Although his Divine Soul radiated a fiery glow from the abdomen, it was unharmed.

As time flowed on like a stream, the tribulation emanating from the depths of those dark clouds showed no signs of ceasing, instead intensifying, transforming into Nether Water, Netherworld Sound, and other eerie phenomena, causing Yuan Ming cold sweat due to Xia Jie's safety.

However, Xia Jie seemed well-prepared. Regardless of the calamity that descended, he responded with ease, even with a hint of leisure in his demeanor.

Who knows how long passed before the surging dark clouds in the sky suddenly began to retract, converging once again into a bright round moon.

Simultaneously, all forms of tribulation, such as Yin Thunder and cold winds, vanished instantly, as if they had never appeared.

Under the moonlight, Xia Jie's Divine Soul rose slowly, iridescent lights unfurling across his soul body, gradually cohering into a Divine Wheel Light Ring, resembling an indestructible barrier, tightly encompassing his Divine Soul.

As Xia Jie's Divine Soul merged with that round moon, a surge of overwhelming energy swept outwards, causing the pale gray round moon to vanish without a trace.

Now, the sky held nothing but Xia Jie's Divine Soul, radiant as a second moon in the night sky, dazzlingly resplendent.

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