Chapter 573: 喜提神器

The Sleeve of the Universe divine ability reappeared, and a half-formed sword beam, augmented by the spatial rift, vanished from everyone’s sight along with Carles’s life essence.

“What?! Where did our leader go?”

The thousands of fly-like creatures behind them panicked completely, looking at each other, unsure what to do.

Xu Yang smirked, giving Long Kun a knowing look. Long Kun, with a grim expression, clenched his fist, then coldly smiled and pressed forward towards the massive fly army below.

“The sins your ancestor Carles committed, you little ones shall repay. Feel the sharp edge of Phoenix Power!”

Rumble…

Terrifying sound waves shattered instantly as massive bursts of light enveloped the entire canyon battlefield. The flies roared hysterically, but ultimately could not escape their fate of being mercilessly annihilated by Xu Yang’s team.

These demons had always colluded with Carles, devouring countless human bloodlines. Their demise now was a well-deserved punishment.

The entire battle didn't last too long. Due to Carles’s mysterious disappearance, most of the flies on the battlefield had lost the will to fight. As a result, the confrontation quickly turned into a one-sided affair.

Xu Yang’s team effortlessly wiped out the entire canyon battlefield.

Only then did the Lake Guard Commander and the female envoy withdraw their respective wisps of soul energy, their expressions extremely solemn.

“It seems we all underestimated the strength of these individuals, especially Xu Yang, the team leader. His foundation is truly unfathomable. Now he has even learned the profound mysteries of the ‘Sleeve of the Universe’ divine ability from the Code. I fear he might even have the power to contend with our Leader. Can we truly keep such people here?”

The female envoy instinctively muttered to herself. Though she had initially been full of confidence, she was now somewhat flustered. After all, the Code was in her hands. To put it simply, if Xu Yang’s team truly broke free from the catacomb’s seal and returned to the Glacier Kingdom, the first person they would seek would undoubtedly be her. She would be the one directly affected.

In contrast, the Guard Commander, who had been orchestrating things from behind, was much more relaxed. He calmly reassured the female envoy.

“Listen, you don’t need to put so much pressure on yourself. Whether those individuals get out or not, if the sky falls, our Leader and the Elder Council will support us. If anyone is to suffer, it will be them first. What are you afraid of?”

Hearing this, the female envoy finally felt a little more at ease.

“Just understand this one thing: the Code in your hand, no matter the situation, will always be your greatest reliance and leverage. Don’t treat it like a ticking time bomb. In your hands, it’s a protective amulet!”

The Guard Commander had now firmly grasped the female envoy, using her as his pawn. Compared to the female envoy, his ambitions far exceeded hers.

“Very well,” he said, “if that’s the case, let’s give them a little more assistance to help them enter the deep regions of the catacombs sooner! Carles couldn’t stop them, but there are still the Seven Great Ancestral Demons. I’d like to see how these individuals can contend with the power of an ancestral-level demonic beast!”

***

At that time, Xu Yang’s team had already completed the full sweep of the canyon battlefield. Within Carles’s physical body, a purple crystal glow, like a pearl buried beneath the sand, emitted an unprecedentedly brilliant light.

“Boss, quickly, come here! This crystal is reacting!”

Long Kun and the others called out to Xu Yang, urging him to come to Carles’s body. The crystal broke through the physical obstruction, shattering his damaged shell, and then hovered before Xu Yang.

“This crystal was bound to Carles’s life essence. Now that it has broken free and is emitting light, it means Carles’s soul essence has been annihilated in the alternate dimension. It has reverted to an unowned state.”

“Then what are you hesitating for? Take it quickly! This is an Angelic Divine Skull; it perfectly matches the power of the Heart of an Angel within you!”

Xu Yang chuckled and shook his head. “A divine artifact can only unleash its true power in the hands of the most suitable person. To determine if someone is compatible with a treasure, you can’t just consider it from the perspective of essence. You must also consider its practicality.

For instance, this Crystal Skull is clearly a mental-type divine artifact. Its effect wouldn’t be very significant for me. But if Ling Yun used it, the effect would be completely different!

As a support combatant on the battlefield, Ling Yun needs to channel power through the Sacred Path Celestial Sound. This requires precise casting times and optimal entry points. Without dedicated protection, she is undoubtedly the most vulnerable member of the team. However, with the help of this Crystal Skull’s mental energy storage function, it would not only make her role more comprehensive but also allow her positioning on the battlefield to become more flexible, greatly enhancing her safety. Therefore, she is the most suitable for this skull.”

Shi Ling Yun felt a bit embarrassed by Xu Yang’s words. She naturally coveted the divine artifact. However, she hadn’t expected Xu Yang to be so considerate of her, which filled her heart with warmth and deep gratitude.

Under the cleansing of Xu Yang’s powerful spiritual energy, the Crystal Skull quickly returned to its most pristine state. All residual traces of Carles within it were completely purged.

It must be said that the Crystal Skull, an immortal-grade divine artifact, also possessed an exceptionally remarkable self-purification ability. After Carles’s soul was annihilated, the skull had already begun to restore itself to its original state. Thus, when Shi Ling Yun released her soul essence into the skull, the entire process encountered no resistance whatsoever. She very smoothly completed her perfect integration with the divine artifact.

“Excellent, now try out its functions!”

Shi Ling Yun, using the Sacred Path Celestial Sound secret art, released about ten percent of her mental energy into the Crystal Skull. Then, as she wiped the crystal skull with her staff, a purple light shot skyward. Guided by Shi Ling Yun’s mental energy, it unleashed an incredibly astonishing soul power pressure.

Boom!

The spiritual light condensed into a solidified essence of power, erupting towards the target location Shi Ling Yun had locked onto. It blasted a massive pit, over ten meters deep, in that area, utterly astounding Xu Yang and the others in front of her.

“Oh my heavens… I can’t believe it! This thing not only stores mental energy but also enhances the effect of mental attacks, boosting them by nearly thirty percent! Boss, you’ve truly given me an immense opportunity!”

Xu Yang smiled and shook his head. “This is what you deserve; it was destined to be yours, and no one else can take it, even if they tried. With this as your reliance, you’ll have no more worries from now on. You only need to improve your movement skills, and you’ll be able to move freely on the battlefield, standing invincible.”