Chapter 907: Deadly Flaw

"Haha, let me test the true extent of your power!" As Xu Yang's voice faded, he stomped his foot, instantly increasing his movement speed. Simultaneously, he drew his Jade Bone Divine Sword, knowing that these battle machines possessed materialized bodies and their own unique yin soul consciousness, making them formidable opponents not to be underestimated.

Xu Yang's Jade Bone Divine Sword was incredibly sharp; countless sword slashes rapidly struck the surface of the red-eyed warrior's body. Each strike unleashed terrifying power, generating an unimaginable aura of dread around the massive machine. At this moment, countless hidden patterns within the machine gradually awakened. Xu Yang's keen observation skills allowed him to immediately discern the battle machine's weakness, identifying it through the burst of energy from these reactivated patterns.

Unlike the war skeletons controlled by Ancestral Witch Yuntong, which, though powerful, lacked a soul injection and relied solely on Yuntong's physical operation—making them somewhat cumbersome despite their raw power—these knights were different. The war skeletons had a clear disadvantage in manual control but also an advantage: no discernible absolute weakness. However, these knights were entirely controlled by their own independent yin souls. Xu Yang quickly realized that the greatest weakness of these battle machines lay in the point where the yin soul was bound to the mechanical body. If this connection between the yin soul and the machine could be severed, their immense combat power would instantly vanish, rendering them dormant and reduced to scrap metal.

As the patterned energy continued to discharge, Xu Yang finally pinpointed the command center of the yin soul: a single point precisely in the center of the mecha knight's forehead. As the knight drew closer, this spot became exceptionally clear in Xu Yang's vision. He patiently waited, making no further moves, biding his time for the perfect one-shot opportunity. "Now!"

Xu Yang's pupils sharply contracted. He swiftly extended two fingers from his right hand, channeling immense primal power into a stream of purple light. This energy shot forth and accurately pierced the center of the knight's forehead. As expected, the red-eyed knight, who had already raised its massive greatsword, instantly froze upon being struck. Its colossal mechanical body began to convulse violently, then ultimately slumped to the ground like a pile of decaying scrap, unable to deliver its decisive, final blow.

"Hahahaha! Just as I thought, nothing but a pile of useless scrap metal!" Xu Yang exclaimed. "You may think yourselves clever, avoiding the drawbacks of manual control and making operations more convenient. Yet, you've inadvertently amplified your greatest weakness for me to see! They simply cannot conceal the critical node where their souls are bound to their physical bodies. As soon as I destroy that central node, the entire system collapses."

With his words spoken, Xu Yang shifted from defense to offense, charging directly at the remaining six mechanical cavalry warriors. Once Xu Yang had uncovered their vulnerability, these warriors were rendered powerless. Even the strongest among them, imbued with the power of purple runes, proved utterly useless. A mere touch from Xu Yang's finger to its forehead was enough to dismantle the machine completely.

Arriving at the cage, Xu Yang unleashed a powerful blast of primal energy, utterly demolishing the structure that held Big Dog captive. He then projected a pure beam of angelic light, swiftly awakening the sleeping Big Dog.

"What happened, Boss? Where are we?" Big Dog asked. Xu Yang quickly explained the recent events. Big Dog instinctively shook his head, his voice filled with regret. "I'm sorry, Boss. I couldn't help you on the battlefield; instead, I became a burden. It seems my training is still far from complete."

Seeing Big Dog's earnest expression, Xu Yang smiled and clapped him on the shoulder. "Don't put so much pressure on yourself. As my teammate, fighting by my side, I will never abandon you, no matter what. Everyone's growth is a process. Instead of dwelling on your inexperience, consider these trials as opportunities to temper your soul and elevate your being. That mindset will only lead to continuous progress."

Big Dog nodded profoundly at Xu Yang's words. "I'll remember what you said, Boss. I will definitely make myself stronger!"

After rescuing Big Dog, Xu Yang continued his journey. With Big Dog by his side, their pace quickened, and they soon arrived at the Winter Goddess's place of imprisonment. To Xu Yang's relief, the Winter Goddess and Yunxiao were held in the same location. However, a formidable ice barrier separated their individual cells, making them appear distant according to the Ghost Valley Qimen Array's readings. In reality, breaking through this ice wall would save them considerable time.

They encountered more entities identical to the knights they had fought previously. Xu Yang instructed Big Dog on how to disable these battle machines, and together, they worked with incredible efficiency, clearing all guardian forces in the shortest possible time.

Big Dog rushed to awaken the Winter Goddess, while Xu Yang, using his Jade Bone Divine Sword and its formidable sword techniques, forcefully shattered the ice wall before him, efficiently rescuing Yunxiao at the same time.

To Xu Yang's surprise, when he attempted to use the Ghost Valley Qimen Array again, he found himself unable to locate Carl. With no other option, Xu Yang reluctantly postponed his search for Carl and instead led his three teammates toward what he believed to be the exit of this dream.

The four advanced relentlessly, sweeping away all opposition. No yin soul entity, regardless of its nature, could withstand their formidable offensive. Following the guidance of the Ghost Valley Qimen Array, they soon reached the exit of this extreme yin formation.

Upon entering this final secret chamber, Xu Yang and his companions were surprised to find that the supposed exit appeared to be a death row cell, with no actual way out. This place seemed to be the absolute end of the patterned dream, with no further path available.

"Hahaha," a voice echoed, "I regret to inform you that this is a trap I laid in advance. The place you've reached is the absolute end of this dream. There's no way out; the only path leads back the way you came."