The ox-nosed old Taoist began to set up formations, drawing on the peculiar energy of this place.
Though Chu Feng was far away, he used his Heaven’s Eye to observe his master’s situation.
The power released by the kirin egg grew stronger and more dangerous.
Yet this time, the ox-nosed old Taoist was no longer pushed back by that force.
He arranged two formations simultaneously.
One formation resisted the power emitted by the kirin egg.
This allowed him to stand in the void, maintaining a constant distance from the egg.
The other formation utilised the peculiar energy here. It was a powerful suppression array.
This one was meant to subdue the kirin egg.
However, suppressing the kirin egg proved extremely difficult.
Even for someone like the ox-nosed old Taoist, it could not be completed quickly.
As time passed, Chu Feng noticed his master’s face turning pale. Blood began to flow from all seven orifices.
Most terrifyingly, after a while, cracks appeared on the old Taoist’s body. Those cracks were eerie, as if his form had been stitched together.
Black blood started seeping from the cracks.
The blood gushed out, soon covering his entire body in black.
Seeing him like this, Chu Feng grew deeply worried and wanted to rush over to help.
“Do not come closer, or everything will be ruined. We will both die.”
But before Chu Feng could move, his master’s voice rang out.
In this situation, no matter how concerned Chu Feng was, he could only stay far away, watching with a heavy heart.
As more time passed, the ox-nosed old Taoist became drenched in blood. His face was unrecognisable, and his aura grew weak.
Under these circumstances, time felt excruciatingly long.
Chu Feng even wondered if his master could hold on any longer.
Hum.
Yet after nearly three agonising hours, hope finally arrived.
The suppression array over the kirin egg was complete.
A vast formation covered the heavens and earth, then contracted fully, surging into the kirin egg.
Once the array’s power entered the egg, not only could it no longer release strong forces, but its surface became covered in talisman runes.
“Chu Feng, come here.”
Only after his master spoke did Chu Feng dare approach the kirin egg again.
“Infuse your power into this kirin egg.”
The ox-nosed old Taoist said.
Chu Feng did not delay. He immediately followed his master’s instructions.
He channelled his power into the kirin egg.
Once his power entered, Chu Feng formed a special connection with the egg.
He could not quite describe this connection. It was different from the bond with a spirit.
“Array, seal!!!”
After Chu Feng’s power entered the egg, the ox-nosed old Taoist gave a soft shout. The sacred and powerful formation on the kirin egg vanished.
Yet the egg showed no further abnormalities. It seemed even calmer than before.
As for the ox-nosed old Taoist, he collapsed to the ground with a thud.
At this moment, he was like a deflated balloon, lacking even the strength to stand.
“Master.”
Seeing this, Chu Feng hurried forward. He released his spirit formation power, hoping to heal his master.
But to his shock, he found himself powerless against his master’s current injuries.
“It is fine. A minor issue. I will recover with some rest.”
Though the ox-nosed old Taoist said it was nothing, his blood-covered face and body made him look like a gravely wounded man on the verge of death. It pained Chu Feng to see.
“Chu Feng, influenced by this array, your kirin egg should not hatch for now.”
“Even if it does hatch, the array will prevent it from harming you.”
“Of course, the array only ensures it cannot hurt you. You cannot control it.”
“This item is no ordinary thing. From its power, one can tell it is a formidable demonic creature.”
“In the future, it will become a great demon.”
“Even if not a divine beast, its strength will not be much weaker than one.”
“If you can make good use of it, it will become a great asset to you.”
The ox-nosed old Taoist said weakly.
“I never imagined setting up this array would cost Master so dearly.”
“Had I known, I would have discarded it outright.”
Chu Feng felt deep guilt. He had not expected suppressing the kirin egg to exact such a toll on his master.
And he could only watch helplessly. This filled him with remorse toward the old Taoist.
“It is not your fault. This is an old injury of mine.”
“Your master has, after all, died once. This body is incomplete. When I set up overly powerful arrays, it tears my form apart.”
“Do not mind how I look. It seems painful, but actually…”
“It really is quite painful.”
“Haha…”
At this point, the ox-nosed old Taoist burst into laughter.
Though it seemed like a joke, Chu Feng could tell he was serious.
“Master, I will avenge you.”
“I will make Enlightened Saint Venerable and that Sima Xiangtu repay the suffering they caused you a hundredfold, a thousandfold.”
Chu Feng declared.
“Good. Worthy of my fine disciple. That is enough for me.”
“Because I believe you will do as you say.”
“But it is a pity. I may not live to see that day.”
The ox-nosed old Taoist said.
“Master, you… why do you say that?”
Chu Feng’s heart tightened. A bad premonition surged within him.
“This incomplete body of mine cannot hold out much longer.”
“Helping you suppress this egg may be the last thing I can do for you.”
The ox-nosed old Taoist said with a smile.
But seeing that smile, Chu Feng’s nose stung, and his eyes grew moist.
His master’s smile was bitter.
It was a helpless, powerless bitter smile.
This made Chu Feng realise his master was not joking. This remarkable master of his might truly have little time left…
