Chapter 158 Opening the Formation to Seize the Treasure
"Treasure hunting, of course."
Bai Ruoqian feigned composure, but inwardly she was seething with turmoil, secretly cursing and complaining.
She was actually beaten back by a few juniors; she thought she had encountered some formidable enemy.
I worried for nothing.
Li Fei looked around in confusion and asked, "Bai Ruoqian, did you see a dark shadow just now?"
"No."
"No one?" Du Jiaoxi glanced around and, not seeing anyone else from the Tianfeng Sect, asked, "Why are you alone?"
Bai Ruoqian narrowed her eyes and said coldly, "What's wrong with Senior Sister Du? It's like you're interrogating a criminal?"
Seeing that the atmosphere was a bit awkward, Li Fei stepped in to smooth things over, saying, "It's a misunderstanding. She was just worried about you. That dark figure killed quite a few of our people, so we're trying to capture it!"
"Oh, is that so!" Bai Ruoqian feigned surprise. "Then I must hurry back and remind them. Farewell!"
Just as she turned to leave, she suddenly felt a tremor under her feet and couldn't help but feel a little puzzled.
Li Fei: "What's going on?"
"Could it be an earthquake?" Ji Xuan and the others helped each other up because of the violent shaking.
Yu Xuan frowned and said, "Leave this place immediately!"
After he finished speaking, he summoned his flying sword and flew into the sky. Everyone immediately followed.
Only then did they realize that many people had already fled to the air to take refuge.
Looking down, Yu Xuan faintly noticed that the crack in the ground was actually showing a faint light, and the outline of an array seemed to be gradually emerging.
"Look, isn't that Yelu over there?!"
At this moment, Ji Xuan pointed to the place where the light was converging, and saw a green figure floating in the air, seemingly manipulating an array plate in its hand, which activated the array flags planted on the mountain peak.
"What is he doing?" Li Fei asked.
"Could it be that some kind of formation is being activated?" Yu Xuan frowned and looked at it for a while, then said, "I'll go over and investigate."
"Just as I thought!" Ye Luo was overjoyed. When he flew to the sky on the Xuanji Fan and looked down at the entire Xingyuan Secret Realm, he suddenly felt that something looked familiar.
After racking his brains for a while, he finally remembered that the layout of these mountains and rivers was very similar to the nameless formation recorded in the book "Xuanzhen Tianji Ce". So he decided to set up the formation and give it a try.
Unexpectedly, the hidden formation within the secret realm was actually activated.
Ye Luo's face was full of excitement as she maintained the operation of the array in her hand, observing the changes in the stars in the sky. "Baby... just a little bit more!"
Seeing this, everyone was puzzled, but guessed that a great opportunity had been opened, so they all quickly flew towards Yeluo.
"Qianling, what's going on?" Yu Xuan asked as he landed beside Yu Qianling.
At this moment, Yu Qianling was also completely bewildered. "If I said... I don't know either, would you believe me?"
"..."
Yu Xuan's face showed a hint of worry, "...Wouldn't he destroy the secret realm?"
“Uh…” Upon hearing this, Yu Qianling paused for a moment, then said, “That’s possible.”
Nan Muyin chuckled and said, "Don't worry, secret realms are usually small worlds created by powerful cultivators. Junior Brother doesn't have the power to destroy them."
As they were talking, a golden array pulsating with runes slowly rose from the ground and began to operate in accordance with the stars in the sky. Suddenly, Ye Luo shouted from the air, "Open!"
A blinding golden light blinded everyone, and suddenly everyone felt themselves lifted up. Then, with cries of alarm, they were all sucked into a void vortex...
...
When Ye Luo opened her eyes again, she saw the most unexpected person—
Yang Shen.
Looking at the drastically changed Ye Luo before him, his expression became somewhat complicated. He broke the awkward silence by asking, "Where is this?"
Ye Luo observed him for a moment and, finding that he had no intention of killing her, she felt relieved and truthfully replied, "Uh... I don't know either."
"Don't know?" Yang Shen frowned slightly. "Don't know what kind of formation you're using?"
"Awesome!"
"..."
Ye Luo looked around and chuckled, "The place where the great formation is hidden must hold a great opportunity. I selflessly offered to find it for you, so you should be thanking me with tears in your eyes. What are you complaining about?"
Upon hearing this, Yang Shen's face was full of speechlessness. "Your skin is getting thicker and thicker."
"No problem, no problem." Ye Luo looked at him and hesitated for a moment. "You won't repay kindness with enmity and stab me in the back, will you?"
"..."
Yang Shen said with disdain, "Judging others by your own petty standards, do you think everyone is like you?"
Ye Luo grinned: "Look at what you're saying... Since we've put aside our past grievances, how about we cooperate for the time being?"
"Cooperation?" Yang Shen's eyes flashed with disdain. "What benefit would I, a Nascent Soul cultivator, gain from cooperating with you?"
"That makes sense, huh? Well then, goodbye and best of luck." Ye Luo said and walked away, leaving Yang Shen, who looked completely bewildered, standing there.
Is he playing hard to get?
As Ye Luo walked further and further away, showing no intention of continuing to engage him, he followed her with suspicion in his heart.
"I never expected that this secret realm would truly be a hidden paradise."
Holding a lighting talisman, Ye Luo walked along the narrow stone path. When he reached the end, he was overjoyed to see lush spiritual plants growing below, which dazzled him.
He estimated that these spiritual plants were at least a thousand years old, and they were growing in clusters.
"Hahahaha, I've struck it rich! It's all mine!" Ye Luo laughed loudly and jumped down to pluck the treasures.
Yang Shen, who was following closely behind, thought something had happened when he heard his voice. When he rushed over, he saw him frantically picking spiritual plants.
"So many!" Yang Shen was also shocked and jumped down to start picking.
The two seemed to have reached a tacit understanding, using the small rock in the middle as a boundary, and each picked spiritual plants without conflict. In no time, they had swept the place clean.
"Alright!" Ye Luo looked around, searching for the direction of her next target.
At this moment, Yang Shen hesitated for a moment, then coughed lightly and said, "There may be danger ahead. Why don't we cooperate as you suggested?"
"Tsk, having you as a burden will not only affect my performance, but you'll also have to find an excuse to share the treasure with me later. Forget it!"
"???"
It wasn't until Ye Luo had gone quite a distance that Yang Shen finally came to his senses, his face turning red and white with anger.
He, a dignified Nascent Soul cultivator, was actually looked down upon by a Foundation Establishment cultivator.
"As expected... still as despicable as ever!"
...
On the other end.
Two figures walked one after the other in a sea of flowers.
"Xiao Xi!" Shi Yi hurried after Du Jiao Xi, calling out urgently, "Wait for me!"
Du Jiaoxi was already agitated by the escape of the shadowy figure, so she ignored him and continued walking forward.
Helpless, Shi Yi could only grab her wrist tightly. "What's wrong with you?"
"fine."
"Really?" Shi Yi looked at his beloved, whom he hadn't seen in a long time, and his honest face flushed red. "I... I've been trying to contact you telepathically these past few days, why haven't you replied?"
Du Jiaoxi glanced at him, her eyes flickering slightly. "Busy."
Shi Yi naturally sensed her coldness and was momentarily confused. After a moment, he said, "Are you angry with me? I won't send you telepathic messages so easily anymore..."
Du Jiaoxi broke free from his hand and turned around, looking at the magnificent sea of flowers before her, but she couldn't muster any romantic thoughts.
"Don't look for me again."
Upon hearing this, Shi Yi paused for a moment, then asked, "Why?"
"We might not be a good match..."
Shi Yi's face was full of anxiety, and his hand on her shoulder trembled slightly. "Did I do something wrong and upset you? You know I've always been slow-witted... Tell me, and I'll definitely change!"
"No... stop asking!" Du Jiaoxi's beautiful eyes reddened slightly as she slapped his hand away and shouted, "I just don't want to be with you anymore! Don't you understand?!"
"I understand..." Shi Yi's face showed disappointment as he lowered his head and muttered softly, "I know... I'm not good enough for you, but you were the one who flirted with me first... you bad woman!"
His slightly resentful tone, coupled with his rough and rugged appearance, made him look rather strange and comical.
Du Jiaoxi couldn't help but twitch her lips slightly, and raised her hand as if to knock him on the head. "You idiot, who are you calling bad?"
Unexpectedly, Shi Yi grabbed her hand and said, "Xiao Xi, will you continue to be with me? I... I swear I will definitely be good to you!"
Seeing his expectant expression, Du Jiaoxi, who originally wanted to refuse, couldn't bring herself to say it.
Suddenly, several loud noises came from not far away, attracting the attention of the two.
The two exchanged a glance and slowly made their way towards that spot. They saw that the battle below was extremely fierce, as if they were fighting for some kind of treasure.
"Cen Feng, hand over the Netherworld Purple Crystal!" Su Yuyuan roared.
Cen Feng curled his lip, "Why should I give it to you?"
"That's right, do you think you're a simp?" Ling Shu, sitting on the back of the golden tiger, sneered, "Brother Ye said that simps will eventually have nothing, so you don't deserve to have anything at all!"
At this moment, Bai Ruoqian said coldly, "Second Senior Brother, there's no need to waste words with them. A lesson will make them behave themselves."
Upon hearing this, Su Yuyuan nodded in response and led several disciples of the Tianfeng Sect forward to engage Cen Feng and his group in combat.
Bai Ruoqian held her sword tightly, staring at Cen Feng on the spider puppet. Her sinister face was full of killing intent. It was really not appropriate to make a move under the watchful eyes of everyone.
"Too many people are just a nuisance..."
Heart Soul Guide: "Those who have cultivated soul-type techniques will definitely have their spirits and souls more nourished. Find a way to get him to a secluded place; I can't wait to try him."
"Fine!" Bai Ruoqian's expression turned cold, and in a few flashes, she drew her sword and charged towards Cen Feng. "You lowly dog, prepare to die!"
Cen Feng manipulated the spider puppet to block the attack. "Ugly monster, get out of my way! I feel nauseous just looking at your face!"
Upon hearing this, Bai Ruoqian's anger surged, and she gritted her teeth, saying, "You bastard, say that again?!"
"I didn't expect you to make such a request, so I'll grant your wish!"
Cen Feng suddenly stood up from the spider puppet, and roared, "Bai Ruoqian is an ugly monster, an ugly monster, an ugly monster—!"
His voice echoed, stopping the crowd who were engrossed in their battle. They looked at the two of them and thought to themselves: How childish.
Enraged, Bai Ruoqian forgot all about the Soul Guidance and launched a mindless attack on him. However, she accidentally achieved her goal, and the two gradually moved away from the battle zone while fighting.
"Let's go." Shi Yi tried to go up several times, but Du Jiaoxi stopped him each time. "I can't show myself, I can only help you from the shadows."
"Huh? Why?"
Du Jiaoxi glanced at him sideways, "Bai Qingyi is one of the elders of Qingyue Sect. If she finds out that I attacked her sister, do you think I can still stay in the sect?"
Shi Yi suddenly realized and scratched his head, laughing, "Oh, I almost forgot about that. You can stay here then, I'll go help that girl Ling Shu first."
"Okay." Du Jiaoxi watched his departing figure and could only sigh in her heart.
Actually, she didn't care whether she was expelled from the sect or not; it was just that she hadn't finished the tasks her master had assigned her, and she couldn't afford any problems on her end, otherwise...
Thinking of the pain when the cursed seal was activated, her face turned pale.
Looking at Shi Yi not far away, she secretly made up her mind to ask her master to grant them permission... and then remove the curse mark on her body.
However, before that, she had to complete the assigned tasks properly, otherwise all the talk was pointless.
At this moment, Bai Ruoqian and Cen Feng were locked in fierce combat when they unknowingly arrived at a rocky forest. There were large and small rocks everywhere, which was not a good thing for Cen Feng, the puppeteer.
Because of the enormous size of his puppet, Bai Ruoqian, hiding behind the rock, was unable to attack her at all, and was gradually suppressed by her.
"Don't interfere, I'll deal with him." At this moment, the voice of the Soul Guide rang out.
"Fine." Bai Ruoqian suddenly withdrew her flying sword that had attacked him, and snorted coldly, "This old lady is off to hunt for treasure, I'm not playing with you anymore!"
After saying that, she left without looking back, leaving Cen Feng bewildered. He stood on the rock for a moment before realizing that she seemed to have really left.
"What's going on? This is so weird..."
Cen Feng put away the puppet and was about to leave the rock when he suddenly felt a chill down his spine, as if a terrifying force was approaching him.
"who!"
Suddenly, several streaks of black energy rushed towards him, instantly binding his entire body. A chilling laugh rang in his ears, "Your perception is indeed excellent. You are indeed the nourishment I have reserved."
"You're a heretical cultivator?!"
Cen Feng was greatly alarmed and used his spiritual power to break free from the binding black energy. However, just as he jumped off the cover, he was entangled by the black energy, which bound him to the rock face.
Cen Feng struggled to his feet and roared, "Damn it, you evil thing, let me go!"
Xin Hun Yin sneered, instantly solidifying the scattered black mist in the air into a giant sword. "Die!"
Just when things were at their most critical, Cen Feng suddenly remembered something, channeled his divine sense into his storage ring, and shouted, "Human Puppet, save me!"
As soon as he finished speaking, a bright red light shone, and a puppet dressed in black and wearing half a silver mask appeared. With a sudden wave of his sleeve, he shattered the giant sword formed from black energy.
"You dare to hurt him? You're asking for death!"
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