Chapter 1157: Beast King Banner

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The eighth level of the *Primordial Spirit Sword Cultivation Chapter*.

Cultivating to this stage allows for the comprehension of the Seven Soul Killing Array.

By re-experiencing the cultivation method's secrets at the Nascent Soul stage, one can truly grasp its profound mysteries.

Qin Sang entered a meditative state to comprehend the cultivation method, his gaze first focusing on the Seven Soul Killing Array, a means of combat.

He had already grasped the sword intent, laying down a solid foundation. With little effort, he understood some of the true essence of the Seven Soul Killing Array and successfully deployed it.

However, this killing array seemed like an empty shell, more akin to the sword array Qin Sang had previously comprehended on his own.

The Seven Soul Killing Array is exceptionally profound; the degree of fusion between the sword souls, killer talismans, and the seven souls influences the array's power.

Currently, it appears that fully unleashing the Seven Soul Killing Array's power will require more time. For now, it can only serve as an ordinary combat method; his greatest trump card remains the demon banner.

Setting the Seven Soul Killing Array aside for the moment, Qin Sang began to attempt cultivating the method.

He had long since memorized the scriptures by heart, but in the past, his cultivation level wasn't high enough, making them seem obscure and difficult to understand.

After forming his Nascent Soul, he could finally begin.

A long time later, Qin Sang opened his eyes, lost in thought.

"Killer talisman projected onto the sword soul..."

A troubled expression appeared on his face; he felt at a loss. After some thought, he summoned the Ebony Sword and one of the sword souls within it, mentally connecting with the first killer talisman.

He imagined the killer talisman to be real and substantial, that he merged with it, drawing upon its power to condense a phantom image of the killer talisman, which then merged into the sword soul.

*Snap!*

The sword soul suddenly shattered.

Qin Sang was startled, realizing that the sword soul was not a physical entity. Like other sword lights, it was illusory, merely imbued with the essence of his soul.

How could such a sword light bear the power of a killer talisman and remain eternally undissipated?

Unexpectedly, the first step of the cultivation method proved to be the most difficult.

Qin Sang composed himself, not disheartened. He re-condensed the sword soul, diligently studying the cultivation scriptures while making various attempts.

Just then, Qin Sang sensed that the cave dwelling's restrictive spell had been triggered by an outsider. His spiritual sense swept out, revealing it to be Elder Xun, whom he had met before.

After a moment's thought, Qin Sang rose and exited the cave dwelling.

"Fellow Daoist Qin!"

Elder Xun was quite courteous toward Qin Sang.

This was not only due to Qing Jun.

Although Qin Sang did not want to reveal his Nascent Soul identity, he also had no intention of being overly low-key. His exposed cultivation was clearly at the peak of the Core Formation stage.

"Fellow Daoist Xun, please come in!"

Qin Sang cupped his hands, inviting Elder Xun inside, and said amiably, "Last time, I returned to the mountain with the Sect Master in too much haste and couldn't visit all the fellow daoists. Please don't take offense, Fellow Daoist Xun."

"Oh, not at all, not at all."

Elder Xun waved his hands repeatedly, not mentioning Qin Sang's background.

"I only learned of your return, Fellow Daoist Qin, from my disciples. Before the Sect Master departed, she entrusted the sect's affairs to me. Is there anything you require, Fellow Daoist Qin, so that the disciples can prepare in advance?"

Qin Sang thanked him, "No need to trouble Fellow Daoist Xun. I had some insights during my previous travels, and this time I've returned to cultivate in seclusion for a period. I might browse the ancient texts preserved by the sect..."

Speaking of which, Qin Sang still couldn't fathom how Senior Sister Qing Jun would arrange things for the Yuan Shen Sect in the future.

The Yuan Shen Sect had been managed for generations, possessing deep foundations.

If the Green Ram Temple could annex the Yuan Shen Sect, it could effortlessly establish itself and assume the appearance of a top-tier major sect.

This thought flashed through Qin Sang's mind, then he suppressed it. There was no need to rush in establishing the Green Ram Temple. When the opportunity arose, he could ask Senior Sister Qing Jun for her thoughts.

The two exchanged pleasantries for a while.

Elder Xun took Qin Sang to the place where the ancient texts were stored. They conversed happily along the way, and Qin Sang also learned some news from the front lines from Elder Xun.

After seeing Elder Xun off, Qin Sang eagerly read the ancient texts, including the Yuan Shen Sect's most valuable spiritual array texts, gaining significant insights.

Thereafter, he remained in the Yuan Shen Sect.

Several months later.

Qin Sang finally succeeded in projecting the phantom image of the first killer talisman onto a sword soul.

Inside the sword soul, the killer talisman's phantom image flickered faintly. Although somewhat blurry, it did not collapse as it had before.

Qin Sang let out a long sigh of relief. This had consumed a tremendous amount of his mental energy, and he had finally succeeded.

There was no need to rush from this point. He only needed to continue refining the sword souls and systematically project all seven killer talismans. Then, he could attempt to fuse the seven souls.

Qin Sang retrieved the sword soul and turned his attention to other matters.

First, he took out the Nine-Life Profound Tortoise Shell.

The best use for this tortoise shell would be to refine it into a defensive magic treasure.

However, Qin Sang had another purpose for it.

He also took out the green copper block.

He placed these two treasures together for a reason: the Profound Water power contained within the tortoise shell could正好 counteract flames, and perhaps it could be used in conjunction with the green copper block to subdue the Southern Bright Lihuo.

This was merely Qin Sang's initial idea, and he estimated that these two treasures alone might not be enough.

However, he certainly could not refine the tortoise shell casually before addressing this.

Qin Sang pondered for a moment, his fingers dancing as he cast some simple restrictions, all falling onto the surface of the tortoise shell. The tortoise shell was hard enough, so he still treated it as a shield.

After dealing with the tortoise shell, Qin Sang took out the Star Conch.

After testing the Star Conch's power, Qin Sang shook his head. This treasure had a limit to the amount of true essence it could absorb, and it could only be used once in combat, making its effectiveness limited in the Nascent Soul stage.

Similarly, the Mixed Yuan Concentric Ring and the Nine Dragon Heavenly Chariot Talisman were also outdated.

These treasures, which had served him admirably during the Core Formation stage, were now obsolete.

However, the Thunder-Wielding Art, with his breakthrough in cultivation, could also increase in power, remaining a formidable Daoist art.

"And these!"

Qin Sang also pulled out some spiritual banners.

These were the Beast King Banners he had obtained after killing disciples of the Black Snake Mountain of the Witch Tribe.

A fully developed Beast King Banner array would comprise eighty-one banners. If they could be gathered and manipulated by Core Formation disciples, their power would be considerable. They could be reserved for the Green Ram Temple as a true inheritance.

Even if the Green Ram Temple lacked a Nascent Soul expert in the future, it would not decline too quickly.

The number of Beast King Banners was insufficient, but Qin Sang had obtained the method for refining them. Although the Minor Cold Domain didn't have enough demon beasts for him to extract souls and refine banners, the Ancient Immortal Battlefield had plenty of Cloud Beasts.

During this time, he had browsed the Yuan Shen Sect's collection and gained some insights into the art of spiritual arrays. When he had time, he would attempt to modify the Beast King Banners.

Qin Sang organized his Thousand Jun Ring, meticulously examining each treasure he possessed.

The last item remaining was the demon banner.

There were eighteen demon banners in total.

After breaking through to the Nascent Soul stage, Qin Sang could control twelve demon banners in combat without the aid of elixirs.

He had tested it; twelve banners were his limit; he could not control more.

Back then, Patriarch Kuang Yin had only ten banners but had made a grand name for himself.

When twelve demon banners formed an array, they possessed the power of a top-grade magic treasure. Qin Sang estimated that, combined with his other divine abilities, he would not need to fear even an opponent at the middle Nascent Soul stage.

At worst, he could escape using his evasion techniques.

However, every Nascent Soul old monster was formidable; unless absolutely necessary, Qin Sang would not actively provoke them.

"Cultivation cannot be rushed. Perhaps I should focus my main efforts on *Fire Seed Golden Lotus*. If I can make progress, I might be able to control fifteen demon banners..."

Qin Sang mused.

I went out for a walk over the weekend and returned late, so I only wrote one chapter. I will make up for it later. (To be continued)

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