A loud noise came from behind.

Everyone turned to look and saw a huge, protruding claw mark on the semi-transparent barrier.

Due to the nature of the barrier, they could not see what was inside, and of course, what was inside could not see the outside.

Then another claw appeared, and the two claws kept scratching at the barrier.

It looked like something was inside, scratching at the barrier with its claws, trying to get out.

"What is that thing? Could it be that the evil cultivator created more than one evil object?!"

Everyone was shocked, and alarm bells rang in their minds.

However, the expressions of Shen Sangruo and the others were somewhat strange.

"It can't be such a coincidence..." Qing Shu looked at the two claws that appeared alternately on the barrier, and several black lines slid down her forehead.

Xuanwu had just said it was coming to find her when these inexplicable claws appeared on the barrier.

Shen Sanruo pondered, "Those stone slabs in the formation, could they be the shells from the back of the Xuanwu?"

So they had been standing on Xuanwu's back, using Xuanwu's shell as the ground.

If the evil cultivators knew that Xuanwu was inside the barrier, wouldn't those "stones" be considered a way of adapting to local conditions?

"The 'ghost' that guy was talking about, could it be that evil creature?" Qi Yan had an expression of having just realized the truth.

The three of them, talking back and forth, had roughly figured out Xuanwu's situation.

Qing Shu was unable to determine the exact location of Xuanwu because of the barrier.

However, there was one thing that puzzled Shen Sanruo: Qing Shu was trapped in another space by the evil cultivators, which was why she couldn't leave the barrier.

If Xuanwu can move freely, why has it been trapped in the barrier for tens of thousands of years?

After learning how to create a barrier, she also studied the barrier of that formation and found that the interior of the barrier was more fragile.

It may be very difficult for them to break free, but for the Xuanwu trapped inside, it can get out if it wants to, given enough time.

"Let me ask it and confirm if those two claws are its." With that, Qing Shu went to contact Xuanwu again.

"Xuan Ye, where are you?"

The Black Tortoise is named Xuan Ye.

"Wait a minute, Sister Qing Shu, I think I've run into some trouble. A small barrier has locked me up." Xuan Ye's voice sounded troubled.

At this moment, it was constantly scratching at the barrier with its claws. The barrier, which even a Nascent Soul cultivator could not leave any trace with its full-force attacks, was easily scratched and deformed by it.

"I don't know where I am, but I'll be there to find you soon."

Despite being blocked by the barrier, Xuan Ye's voice was still incredibly excited.

At this point, Qing Shu was basically certain that the thing inside the barrier was Xuanwu.

"It's definitely him."

The group, who were originally preparing to return to their respective sects, remained on guard because of the sudden appearance of the claws.

They are already discussing with the Hall of All Souls whether to nip this "evil thing" in the bud before it escapes to the outside world.

Seeing that they were about to attack, Chen Sangruo hurriedly shouted, "Seniors, please don't attack! What's inside isn't an evil creature, it's..."

Before she could finish speaking, several cracks appeared on the barrier.

The next moment, the barrier shattered completely, and to everyone's astonishment, a giant beast with a snake's head and a turtle's body appeared in their sight.

How incredibly powerful and imposing!

"They actually shattered the barrier so quickly?" Qi Yan was greatly shocked.

Less than a quarter of an hour has passed since the claws appeared.

"This guy's strength is terrifying," Qing Shu sighed softly.

Before Shen Sangruo could finish speaking, everyone who saw the giant beast knew what it was.

"Xuanwu? How could Xuanwu appear here?" Gu Ci Zhenjun immediately withdrew his spiritual power, his expression showing a hint of confusion, clearly unaware of the current situation.

First, Qing Shu was trapped in the barrier, and now there's Xuanwu too.

Could the evil cultivator really have such great abilities that he could trap two of the Five Divine Beasts within the barrier?

Most people were a bit confused and found it hard to believe.

Without the barrier blocking his way, Xuan Ye immediately sensed Qing Shu's location.

The beast's form vanished, and it transformed into a shy-looking little boy who appeared to be only six or seven years old. He shuffled along on his short legs, running quickly toward Qing Shu.

He called out as he ran, "Sister Qing Shu!"

Qi Yan and Shen Sangruo exchanged a glance, both seeing disbelief in each other's eyes.

It's completely impossible to connect this little brat in front of me with the fierce and domineering Xuanwu beast I saw before.

And Qing Shu too, do all five divine beasts like to create such contrasts?

Okay, beast form is beast form, and human form is human form; the two should not be confused.

Xuan Ye ran up to Qing Shu, and Qi Yan's assessment of him was that he didn't seem very smart.

"Sister Qing Shu, what are you doing here? Did you come here specifically to find me? But how did you know I was here?"

He couldn't sense the location of the other five divine beasts before, so they shouldn't be able to sense his location either.

Then she turned to look at Qi Yan beside her, "Hey, are you the strange older brother who sent me the message before?"

Qi Yan clicked his tongue in dissatisfaction, "Since you received it, why didn't you respond?"

Qing Shu said that Xuanwu was unwilling to contact people he didn't know well, that was just his personality. He thought Xuanwu was aloof and looked down on people even more than he did.

But it turned out to be such a little brat.

Qi Yan's questioning tone made Xuan Ye visibly panic, and he grabbed Qing Shu's sleeve, trying to shrink behind her.

"I...I didn't mean to. I was just...I was so scared."

"I'm haunted by a 'ghost,' I'm too scared to move, I can only cower in my shell. You're a stranger to me, and your sudden contact makes me even more afraid..."

Xuan Ye's eyes were already brimming with tears, and his slightly childish voice trembled, as if he was about to burst into tears at any moment.

“You would never understand how terrifying it is to have a ‘ghost’ on you. It stays with you and clings to you.”

"And that 'ghost' can summon 'little ghosts' too, it's so scary, waaaaah."

Shen Sangruo: ...

Qi Yan: ...

Hearing Xuan Ye's words, the two fell silent for a moment, wanting to speak but holding back, and holding back but wanting to speak again.

No one told them that Xuanwu would be like this.

"Alright, alright, stop crying. People will think I'm bullying a little kid."

Upon hearing Qiyan's words, Xuanwu stopped crying and stammered, "No...no one else?"

Like a puppet, he slowly turned his head and saw the people from various sects who had surrounded him, as if countless eyes were watching him.

Suddenly everything went black, even breathing became difficult, and he almost fainted.

Pointing at them, he screamed, "People! So many people!"

The onlookers were completely bewildered, looking at each other in confusion.

Um, should they say, "Turtle, what a huge turtle!"

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