162: Chapter 162 The Soul Fragments of the Female Demon Cultivator

Just before Mo Zixing's hand was about to touch the hilt of the soul-devouring sword, his movements froze in mid-air.

It was not because of the black Devilish Qi surging on the soul-devouring sword, nor was it because of the worried gazes of the two women behind him.

It was because, right before his eyes, a brand-new system panel had suddenly popped up.

Previously, the soul-devouring sword existed only as one of Lin Zhou's traits, and he could only see the most basic description.

However, with Lin Zhou's death, his personal information interface had dissipated and vanished.

This soul-devouring sword had actually regained an independent item interface.

The information on it was much more detailed than before.

Mo Zixing's gaze quickly scanned the information on the interface:

[Item: soul-devouring sword]

[Grade: Crystallization Stage Medium Grade (can be further upgraded)]

[traits: Soul-Devouring, Slumber, Growth]

[A life-bound Magical Artifact crafted by a Genius female Devil Cultivator using her own heart's blood mixed with her own soul bone. It can rapidly increase cultivation and the power of Sword Technique by devouring the Divine Soul of the defeated. The grade of the soul-devouring sword itself will rise accordingly. Each devoured Divine Soul requires a certain amount of time to refine. If no Divine Soul is devoured for thirty consecutive days, the soul-devouring sword will backlash against its master. If more than one hundred Divine Souls are devoured, it will also result in a backlash.]

[Hidden Effect: When the total number and strength of devoured Divine Souls reach a sufficient standard, it will trigger the Blood Sacrifice spell sealed within the sword, awakening the Divine Soul fragment of the female Devil Cultivator.]

Corresponding to this, at the very bottom of the interface, there really was a dark red progress bar.

However, it had filled less than one percent of its length.

Mo Zixing withdrew his hand without hesitation, a cold sweat breaking out on his back.

It was fortunate that the System had helped him steer clear of this landmine.

A Genius female Devil Cultivator...

To be able to refine such an evil Magical Artifact, she must have been a formidable figure who dominated a region back in her day.

Once her Divine Soul fragment awakened, even if he were not a Golden Core fifth-layer Cultivator, but one with a higher Realm, he would likely be no match for her.

It seemed that this sword could not be used lightly for the time being.

Mo Zixing looked at the soul-devouring sword stuck in the ground, his expression becoming complex.

But would it not be a pity to destroy it?

Setting aside that fatal hidden attribute, the ability to devour Divine Souls to increase cultivation alone would be enough to drive the entire Cultivation world crazy.

Moreover, this thing's grade could grow.

Its upper limit was extremely high.

It was even a rare three-trait Magical Artifact.

From every perspective, it was absolutely a rare masterpiece crafted by a Great Master.

As for throwing it away?

That was even more impossible.

This sword was extremely evil; if it were obtained by someone else with malicious intentions, there was no telling how many more people would be killed.

If ten or a hundred more people like Lin Zhou appeared, that would be a true disaster.

Besides, this soul-devouring sword could also be considered a very rare Opportunity.

He didn't have to use it, but he definitely couldn't give it to anyone else.

"Senior Brother, have you decided what to do?" Jiang Yuwei asked in a low voice, leaning in as she saw Mo Zixing's contemplative expression fade.

"I have decided," Mo Zixing nodded and replied.

"I will put it away first."

"Compared to handing it over to someone else or destroying it directly, I am more inclined to Seal it away myself."

He paused, then added, "When necessary, it can also be used as a special measure."

Su Li frowned with some worry and wanted to say something else, but was stopped by Mo Zixing's gaze.

Mo Zixing raised his hand and brought the ring on his finger close to the hilt of the soul-devouring sword, tapping it lightly.

Hum.

The soul-devouring sword emitted a hum filled with baleful energy and began to tremble violently, seemingly resisting being stored away.

Black Devilish Qi surged crazily on the sword's body, as if it wanted to break free from Mo Zixing's control.

"It can still resist?" Mo Zixing raised an eyebrow and injected more spiritual power through his fingertips into the ring.

Zzz.

A flash of white light passed.

The soul-devouring sword, which had originally been stuck in the ground, vanished from its spot and was stored into the storage space of his ring.

Just this single action consumed a large amount of Mo Zixing's spiritual power.

This Magical Artifact was truly extraordinary.

With a thought, Mo Zixing sank a portion of his consciousness into the storage space within the ring.

In the white, misty space, the soul-devouring sword lay alone on the ground, its blade still emitting faint black Qi.

He specifically moved the soul-devouring sword to another most remote corner of the space, far away from Sect Master Bai Ruotong and that pile of Heaven And Earth Treasure, fearing that the aura of the magic sword would disturb her sleep.

He also separated a wisp of his mind to keep a firm lock on the soul-devouring sword's movements.

As long as it had any unusual activity, he would be able to detect it immediately.

After doing all this, Mo Zixing looked at the magic sword that was still trembling slightly, his eyes flickering.

This was a space under his control, and all spiritual power allocation was up to him.

Even if it was a Magical Artifact, it could not turn the tables here.

With a thought, Mo Zixing separated a stream of pure golden-red fire-attribute spiritual power from his body and sent it into the ring space.

He thought for a moment and then separated some additional wood attribute spiritual power and lightning-attribute spiritual power.

A few wisps of spiritual power appeared out of thin air above the soul-devouring sword.

These spiritual powers had completely left his body and had no meridian connection to his main body.

Even if they were eventually contaminated by the magic sword, he could directly erase and isolate them, and they would never backlash against himself.

The lightning-attribute spiritual power and fire-attribute spiritual power slowly descended, wrapping around the body of the soul-devouring sword.

That wisp of wood attribute spiritual power transformed into a cage, trapping the soul-devouring sword in a narrow space.

Hum...

The soul-devouring sword immediately began to resist violently.