The open space, which had just been explored by everyone, was suddenly enveloped in thick fog, and in the blink of an eye, everything around them could not be seen.
What happened?
"Is it a formation?"
"We've been tricked."
...
Everyone panicked for a moment, but quickly calmed down. Qi Gang then produced a magic weapon shaped like a round fan.
As the fan rose into the air, it continuously swirled and stirred, causing the mist to churn like boiling water.
Shi Lan smiled as she watched Qi Gang fussing around, then pointed her slender white finger at the ground not far away.
Above the mist, a dark cloud suddenly appeared, with specks of water vapor condensing and freezing into ice in an instant. The cloud trembled slightly, seemingly unable to bear the weight, and sharp ice spikes detached and fell from the sky, instantly landing on everyone's heads.
The sharp ice spikes were thin and sharp, and because of the poor visibility, everyone was caught off guard and almost everyone was injured by the first wave of ice spikes.
The ice spikes continued to fall, and those who had suffered losses knew how powerful this formation was, so they hurriedly used their magical artifacts to block them.
The crisp clanging sounds continued, but there were no more involuntary cries of pain from the injuries.
Now that she was on guard, Shi Lan didn't bother with futile efforts and simply flicked her finger.
As the clouds dispersed and the rain ceased, the mist rose again. Shi Lan came to the edge of the formation and shot her spiritual light onto one of the formation plates. Inside the formation, earth spikes immediately sprang up.
In an instant, another series of shrill screams erupted within the formation, and a bloody aura gradually spread through the air.
Shi Lan sniffed and quickly took two steps back. Just as she was about to use it again, Xu Qing in the formation hissed twice and said, "Fellow Daoist Shi, wait."
Shi Lan paused, staring at the maze without saying a word.
Xu Qing waited a moment and, seeing that no more earth spikes appeared on the ground, breathed a sigh of relief. He quickly signaled to those in the crowd who claimed to have some knowledge of formations to quickly find the formation's core. He then said, "This time, we acted incorrectly, but the root cause of this matter is that you killed our sect's disciples. Fellow Daoist Shi, as the saying goes, it's better to resolve enmity than to let it fester. We are willing to reconcile, and we hope that you will value peace. Of course, we are willing to offer up what we have gained from this exploration, only asking to turn hostility into friendship with you."
Xu Qing's voice was low and gentle, his words filled with sincerity in seeking peace, and the demands he made were particularly generous.
Disciples from three sects have gathered here; if they hand over what they have obtained, it will be a huge fortune.
Xu Qing asked herself if she herself would be tempted.
Upon hearing this, Shi Lan gave a cold laugh.
Anyone can make empty promises. Xu Qing and her group are just the first wave. There's a whole bunch of Core Formation cultivators waiting outside who want to take her life. She'd be a fool to release these people for something she has no use for.
Besides, they've already entered the formation, and whether they like it or not, those things will all be theirs in a little while, so why should she go through all that trouble?
Thoughts raced through her mind. Shi Lan gently twirled her slender, white fingers, and the mist slowly shifted. Suddenly, someone in the formation exclaimed, "Witch, what are you doing here?"
Then came the sound of flesh being torn apart by a magical artifact, followed by a woman's shrill scream, and then a strong smell of blood.
Shi Lan frowned, staring at the formation that was completely invisible.
How much do these people want her dead?
As soon as the illusion array was activated, some people began to imagine what she looked like.
The formation fell silent for a moment, then someone exclaimed, and various other sounds followed.
After about the time it takes to drink a cup of tea, Shi Lan felt it was about time and was just about to change formations when she suddenly heard a sound.
Without saying a word, Shi Lan shot out a fire dragon, heading straight for the source of the sound.
Behind the big tree, the branches and leaves swayed, and You Yue emerged in a disheveled state.
"Fellow Daoist Shi, please show mercy."
Shi Lan frowned at him. "Why are you here?"
You Yue scratched his head and said, "I was worried that you wouldn't be able to manage on your own, so I brought my junior brothers and sisters over to help."
The Demon Spirit Sect didn't send many people this time. Shi Lan glanced at the dozen or so people standing behind him and said, "This is none of your business. If you're really free, go and keep an eye on the Sword Sect and Qingyi Sect for me, so they don't come and cause trouble."
You Yue pursed his lips. Did she need to tell him how to judge people? He had already done it. But since she had already taken care of things here, he didn't need to bother. He didn't want to kill too many people and have trouble passing the inner demon test when he formed his core.
Yu Yue, who rushed over to help, heard the sounds from within the formation weaken. Shi Lan quickly withdrew the illusion array and the mist, and was about to ask a question when she was so shocked by the horrific scene before her that she gagged.
Xu Qing collapsed to the ground, glaring venomously at Shi Lan, and said, "Fellow Daoist Shi, are you satisfied now?"
Shi Lan curled her lip. "What do you mean I'm satisfied? If you didn't have any evil intentions, this illusion array wouldn't have done anything to you."
Xu Qing looked around at the severed limbs and gave a bitter smile.
Two steps away, Qi Gang, who was only exhaling and not breathing, opened and closed his mouth as if he were saying something.
Shi Lan arrived at the edge of the formation, tilted her head, and asked, "Does Fellow Daoist Qi have any last words?"
Qi Gang pursed his lips, then suddenly sprang up, attempting to drag Shi Lan down with him.
Suddenly, a transparent light shield rose from the ground, sending Qi Gang flying.
Qi Gang collapsed heavily to the ground, twitching a few times like a dying fish, and then remained motionless.
Shi Lan clutched her chest and shook her head.
Why bother? Really.
Xu Qing shook his head as well.
Of the more than one hundred outstanding disciples from the three major sects, only he remains alive after the chaotic battle.
For some time to come, these three sects will likely be overshadowed by the other three sects.
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