Primordial Star Scripture-Chapter 916 - 866: Red Soul Cultivation Skills (2nd Update)

"Bead Refining Diagram?"

"Could this be the legendary third Killing Formation?"

"How exactly does one comprehend this diagram?"

The Divine Kings standing beside Ye Chen all looked up at the towering, earth-shaking image above the undersea mountain peak and murmured.

Ye Chen's Mind and Spirit stirred as well. "'Explosive Purple Silver Beads,' 'Purple-silver Horned Lion Beast,' 'Bead Refining Diagram'—sure enough, this is exactly the Three Great Undersea Killing Formations mentioned on that mausoleum tombstone at the Deadly Sea Bottom!"

"The voice claimed that by comprehending the designated parts of the 'Bead Refining Diagram,' we can leave the Deadly Sea Bottom and enter a whole new realm. That realm might very well be the 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm' and the 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' noted on those tombstones!"

"If we can break through this last Killing Formation, we'll finally uncover the hidden secrets of this undersea world!"

Deep down, Ye Chen had a hunch. This so-called 'Bead Refining Diagram' might just be the Secret Map method for refining the 'Purple Silver Pearl'!

While Ye Chen and the others pondered, that voice resounded once more: "You have seven days to comprehend the 'Bead Refining Diagram.' The entire diagram is divided into four major sections, and you must at least comprehend the second section to pass."

"Comprehending the 'Bead Refining Diagram' is extremely perilous. One misstep, and your Divine Soul will be obliterated."

"You need only merge your Divine Soul Power into the 'Bead Refining Diagram' to begin comprehension. Each individual will enter their own exclusive comprehension space, during which their physical body will be protected, so there's no need to worry about interference from others."

"Now, begin your seven-day comprehension. Remember, only by comprehending the second section can you leave the Deadly Sea Bottom. Should you fail, once the 'Bead Refining Diagram' vanishes, an unstoppable Killing Force will sweep through the Deadly Sea Bottom, and those challengers who have not completed the task will be directly exterminated!"

After these words, the voice disappeared entirely.

The implications of its message left the faces of the Divine Kings ashen with dread.

Seven days to comprehend at least two sections of the 'Bead Refining Diagram.'

A slight misstep during comprehension could lead to the obliteration of one's Divine Soul.

Failure to complete the task by the end of the allotted time would still result in death.

Did this not mean they were already at the brink of despair?!

Either they would manage to escape the Deadly Sea Bottom, or they would meet their deaths here. There was no third option—not even staying in the Deadly Sea Bottom was feasible anymore!

And they were completely in the dark about the difficulty of the 'Bead Refining Diagram'!

"What should we do?"

The Divine Kings hesitated, not daring to recklessly use their Divine Soul Power to merge into the 'Bead Refining Diagram' and start comprehending. After all, the voice had warned them—comprehension could lead to destruction of the Divine Soul, and they had no assurance that their souls wouldn't collapse within the 'Bead Refining Diagram.'

Seeing the fear in their eyes, Ye Chen spoke up: "This third Killing Formation is undoubtedly dangerous beyond measure."

"But no matter how dangerous it is, we have to face it!"

"If you don't attempt it, the only path left is death. If you do, there's at least a slim chance of survival. After all, others before us have completed the three Killing Formations and successfully fled the Deadly Sea Bottom. That alone is proof of hope."

"You'd best make use of these seven days!"

Ye Chen's words stirred a struggle within the Divine Kings.

They knew Ye Chen was right, but the sheer peril of the first two Killing Formations—whether it was the Explosive Purple Silver Beads or the Purple-silver Horned Lion Beast—still sent shivers down their spines.

Clearly, this third Killing Formation wouldn't be any easier than the first two, leaving them hesitant and afraid.

In the crowd, it was Mu Qingxue who first made up her mind.

She looked at Ye Chen and said, "Ye Chen, I've decided to comprehend the 'Bead Refining Diagram.' You've already helped me with the two prior Killing Formations. Whether I survive this last one or not depends on my own fate—I doubt you could assist me further."

"So, for this last Killing Formation, prioritize your safety above all else. There's no need to look out for me anymore."

"Even if I perish within the 'Bead Refining Diagram,' you've already done your utmost to help me. Sister Long Li would never blame you, and I imagine she treasures you too much to try."

"And, Ye Chen, thank you for everything."

Understanding that this time, comprehending the 'Bead Refining Diagram' was a matter of life and death, Mu Qingxue poured her feelings into her words.

Mu Qingxue was well aware that Ye Chen had chosen to remain at the undersea mountain primarily to help her.

Otherwise, with Ye Chen's astounding and unpredictable Divine Skills, he could long have departed the Deadly Sea Bottom.

Seeing Mu Qingxue's resolute expression, Ye Chen also realized she had steeled herself for a desperate final attempt.

"Friend Qingxue, be careful," Ye Chen said to her.

After all, with everyone entering their personal comprehension space to tackle the third Killing Formation, 'Bead Refining Diagram,' he wouldn't be able to assist her even if he wanted to.

Mu Qingxue nodded at Ye Chen, then sat down cross-legged. Moments later, a surge of Icebound Divine Light enveloped her, freezing her physical body entirely.

Seeing this, Ye Chen knew that Mu Qingxue had already merged her Divine Soul with the 'Bead Refining Diagram,' and her physical body was now being preserved by the powers of this realm.

Ye Chen no longer concerned himself with the choices of the remaining three Divine Kings.

He focused his Mind and Spirit, seated himself cross-legged, and merged his Divine Soul into the 'Bead Refining Diagram.'

Indeed, Ye Chen could have left the undersea mountain then and there, avoiding the perils of the 'Bead Refining Diagram.'

But his curiosity about the secrets of the 'Bead Refining Diagram' was far stronger—particularly the connections to the 'Purple Ore Mystery Realm' and 'Purple Crystal Divine Mountain' described on the mausoleum tombstones.

Ye Chen also wanted to uncover whether countless challengers from eons past might still be concealed in this mysterious region of the Sea of Mist!

Thus, tackling the 'Bead Refining Diagram' was a challenge he couldn't turn away from.

Having seen the inscriptions on those tombstones, Ye Chen knew many had succeeded in overcoming the Three Great Killing Formations, and he firmly believed he could too.

His confidence was absolute!

Even if he failed to comprehend the 'Bead Refining Diagram,' Ye Chen had full confidence in his ability to leave the Deadly Sea Bottom unscathed.

With his ability to transform into a Purple Silver Pearl, he had already transcended the constraints of this deadly undersea labyrinth and secured his survival.

With this thought, Ye Chen cleared his mind entirely and sent his Divine Soul surging into the colossal 'Bead Refining Diagram' hanging in the void.

Boom!

In that instant, Ye Chen's physical body also entered a state of Ice Seal.

Seeing that both Mu Qingxue and Ye Chen had begun comprehending the 'Bead Refining Diagram,' the other three Divine Kings hesitated for a long time before gritting their teeth in resolve and sitting down cross-legged as well.

Boom! Boom! Boom!

As Divine Light descended, the three also entered a state of Icebound Divine Soul Comprehension.

The five of them began their attempt to comprehend the 'Bead Refining Diagram.'

What Ye Chen didn't know was that, in this Red Light Death Zone of the Deadly Sea Bottom, there were undersea peaks similar to theirs all across the area.

Among the thousands of challengers swept into this zone by the violet storm, most had been scattered across these peaks.

By now, nearly all of these challengers were dead.

Of the thousands who had entered the Red Light Death Zone of the Deadly Sea Bottom, only eight were still alive—Ye Chen's group of five, and three others in a separate location.

These three survivors were Lin Shan, ranked first on the Heavenly God List, Sima Liao, who had narrowly escaped with his life after a shocking encounter with Ye Chen, and a Divine King from the Snow Desert Divine Kingdom.

The three of them happened to be on the same undersea mountain.

Their survival had relied on the exceptional strength of Lin Shan and Sima Liao, combined with the considerable abilities of the Snow Desert Divine Kingdom's Divine King. The trio had managed to endure so far by working together.

Now, Lin Shan, Sima Liao, and the Snow Desert Divine King all looked up at the sky above their undersea peak.

There, too, loomed a colossal, earth-shaking 'Bead Refining Diagram'!

Having survived the first two Killing Formations, they had no choice but to face this third one as well.

After staring at the 'Bead Refining Diagram' for several moments, all three of them began their individual comprehension of it.

In the Red Light Death Zone of the Deadly Sea Bottom, the original number of thousands had dwindled. Only eight remained, facing the ultimate challenge of the third Killing Formation.

Meanwhile, in the regions outside the Red Light Death Zone...

Six to seven thousand challengers still lingered in the Green Light Safe Zone and the Yellow Light Danger Zone, collecting Purple Silver Pearls.

Among them were the Ancient Emperor of the Yan Clan and Hua Xuelian.

These individuals had been fortunate enough to avoid entering the Yellow Light Danger Zone during the violet storm's onset, narrowly escaping disaster.

Rumors now ran rampant among those in the Green Light Safe Zone and Yellow Light Danger Zone: the thousands who had ventured into the Yellow Light Danger Zone were likely all dead.

The Ancient Emperor of the Yan Clan and Hua Xuelian fell silent for a long time when they heard this.

In their hearts, however, they found it difficult to believe that Ye Chen, Lin Shan, Sima Liao, and the others would have all perished in the Sea of Mist.

They had a persistent feeling that Ye Chen was still alive.

They believed his disappearance within the Yellow Light Danger Zone of the Sea of Mist must be due to some extraordinary circumstance.

…

"Bead Refining Diagram!"

"It really is the Secret Map method for refining the 'Purple Silver Pearl'!"

At this moment, Ye Chen's Divine Soul had entered the 'Bead Refining Diagram,' and he found himself in an utterly silent, boundless void.

Within this space, a giant purple-silver mountain loomed before him.

Two manuals floated toward Ye Chen as soon as he entered the 'Bead Refining Diagram.'

Taking them, Ye Chen noticed the titles—one read "Red Soul Cultivation Skills," while the other was labeled "Purple Silver Bead Mining Method."

The prefaces of both manuals stated that to complete the first section of the 'Bead Refining Diagram,' one must successfully cultivate 'Red Soul Cultivation Skills' and use 'Purple Silver Bead Mining Method' to extract a thousand Purple Silver Pearl ore blocks from the purple-silver mountain nearby!