“Unless…” Xu Nian paused, her gaze sweeping over everyone present, “unless they made a pact with something, or they possess a very powerful magical artifact that can conceal their aura.”

Once the formation is activated, it cannot be controlled by humans.

He can only be effective against those who know the formation, but are on their own side. Because the other side knows how to avoid getting hurt.

But anyone who goes in without knowing anything will definitely get involved.

It's simply impossible to achieve the kind of complete control Mo Yun described, attacking whomever he wanted.

"Are there any supernatural legends or strange things that have happened here before?"

Following Xu Nian's train of thought, Gu Zhan didn't believe Mo Yun would lie, and of course, his own wife's words were never wrong. Thinking of the female ghost on the mountain path, he turned and asked.

Mo Yun shook his head; he didn't usually believe in these things.

Therefore, he wouldn't deliberately inquire about it. He did know a few folk tales, but Xu Nian would deny them as soon as he mentioned them.

Those appearing in folk tales are all powerful demons who have cultivated for thousands of years, or even longer. Unless they have been supported by the royal family of the Japanese pirates.

Otherwise, they would never be used by these small fry. They don't even care about the conflict between the two countries; they probably only care about cultivation.

This wasn't the first time Gu Zhan had dealt with Japanese pirates, and he had never seen anything like this before.

Mo Yun had never heard of such a thing before, and knew that it was something they had just created recently. It couldn't possibly be a legendary great demon or ghost.

It's possible that it's something that has cultivated itself to a certain level in the vicinity, regardless of whether it's a ghost or a monster.

It's not impossible that a capable Taoist priest could be one.

"If only he were a Taoist priest," she murmured, her tone strangely expectant.

The Taoist community in this godforsaken place is so weak. Anyone you meet here has only been a disciple for a short time but is already being treated as a master and supported by others.

This is absolutely incredibly boring!

Mo Yun didn't hear what she said clearly; he had never believed in such things before.

Now, hearing Xu Nian's words, it all makes a lot of sense. Otherwise, the strange events that have been happening lately simply cannot be explained unless they are caused by supernatural forces.

The Japanese pirates must have already invaded several years ago using this method, why would they have waited until now?

Now that she knew, she felt even more panicked. "Does the princess have any brilliant ideas to break their formation? If they continue like this, I'm afraid the city's food supply won't last."

"We're not worried about the food; our lady took a lot when she came. It's just that we really need to break this formation, otherwise, if we keep going at this stalemate, it will be hard to explain to the higher-ups."

Is this yours? You agreed so readily?

Wow, he's so shameless! This is clearly the streamer's food, but he talks about it like he's the one being so generous.

Xu Nian glanced at Liu Jun. This man had been disliking her ever since the start of the campaign, and she didn't know what she had done to offend him.

“Vice General Liu is right. For now, we must first resolve the formation.” However, she did not refuse. “Just come to me for more grain whenever you run out. But I don’t have much in stock, so I may need Vice General Liu to help the grain officer.”

Without giving Liu Jun a chance to speak, she walked to the map behind everyone and said, "Although I can't think of any good solutions right now, I do have another plan."

Before the fog completely enveloped them, Xu Nian handed over what she needed.

The city was well-supplied with supplies, and soon all of these items were carried over by the soldiers.

"What does the princess want all this for?" Mo Yun asked, puzzled. He looked at the tree, a few stones, and some sharp objects that wouldn't stand out in the wild.

Xu Nian smiled and said, "The city lord will find out soon enough."

Gu Zhan was also very curious, seeing that his little wife didn't need anyone's help at all.

The items were placed on the open ground outside the city gate, seemingly randomly, yet with a certain pattern. The boundary was right next to the mist.

Standing in the center of the formation, Xu Nian nodded in satisfaction and took out a yellow talisman from his spatial storage. "Qian Yuan enjoys benefit and integrity, Dui Ze brings heroic soldiers. Gen Mountain seals the ghost path, Li Fire drives the flame wheel. Kan Water surges with waves, Kun Earth governs the entrance... I enter from the central palace, all generals protect me!"

Light shone through the yellow talisman, illuminating all directions. Xu Nian stood within it, amidst gusts of wind, her clothes fluttering in the wind.

The thick fog was forced back by the wind, and the yellow talisman flew into the air, slowly fell into the land where Xu Nian was standing, and then disappeared completely.

Seeing this, the crowd tried to step forward, but a woman in the formation shouted sharply, "None of you are allowed to come over! I'll go back myself, don't move!"

Those who had already taken a step hurriedly retreated back to the city gate, while only Gu Zhan stood at the edge of the formation, watching Xu Nian wander around the empty land.

Then he walked up to him, glanced back at the thick fog behind him, and said, "Let's go back and talk."

Xu Nian didn't know whether the one helping the Japanese pirates was a human, a ghost, or a demon. She also didn't know which talisman to use.

However, Taoism has been passed down for many years, and there is more than one method that can be used.

Her magic has recently been fully restored, and she has no problem setting up large formations or using spells. So she used various tools to set up a Qimen Bagua formation outside!

To put it simply, it's Qimen Dunjia!

There was a narrow exit inside, its location constantly shifting; anyone who didn't know this might never come out. Add to that the Bagua incantation she just mentioned, and it becomes even more dangerous.

It would be better if the Japanese pirates didn't come; if they do, they probably won't even be able to get close to the city gates!

She had also secretly placed a yellow talisman inside. As long as that thing dared to show itself, she would be able to sense its presence and thus determine what it was.

"So you stopped us from passing earlier because the formation was already complete?"

Xu Nian nodded and took Gu Zhan's hand. "Don't worry, I'll teach everyone how to walk in a bit. As long as we follow the steps, none of us will get into trouble."

Of course, there was one more thing she didn't say.

That's because she added some blood essence and the Golden Light Grass that the Xiongnu had taken to the formation. It was fresh blood she had taken from those prisoners before she came.

At the time, I was thinking that if they were ever useful, I could use them to create a smokescreen or something.

Unexpectedly, it actually came in handy. In this situation, the formation will automatically identify people with these auras as enemies and then automatically close the gate of life!

Even if they find out the location of the exit gate, they won't be able to get out!