◇ 【144】 Entering the mountains
Polang was unlikely to abandon Chengfeng. Seeing that Gu Juan didn't move, everyone calmed down and waited.
Gu Juan seemed not to be worried about Xi Lang, but in fact it was impossible for him not to be worried. It was just that he relied on the unique connection between him and Xi Lang to feel that Xi Lang was not in danger, so he appeared so calm. In fact, he had already raised his mental strength to the highest level, and would immediately enter the formation if he sensed something was wrong.
After more than an hour, the sun rose above my head, and the sunlight shone on my body, making my head hot.
At this moment, the scene before them shifted, as if space had been ripped apart by an unknown force, and everyone was transported simultaneously by divine power to another dimension. An unfamiliar mountain range appeared before them, undulating and undulating, with five lateral peaks flanking it, like a five-clawed dragon baring its fangs and claws. Standing at the dragon's raised tail, they could see the entire mountain range in full view. At the same time, everyone noticed the abundance of spiritual energy, benefiting from just a few breaths. Furthermore, different parts of the "five-clawed dragon" radiated a distinct spiritual energy. If their guess was correct, that was where the treasure lay!
This is the Shenlong Feishan! Everyone's face showed excitement.
Gu Juan didn't bother to look around, but first checked to see if Xi Lang was injured.
Xi Lang's clothes were a little messy and there was some sweat on his face, but other than that, there was nothing unusual.
Gu Juan felt relieved and tidied his clothes.
"Finally in!" Feng Feiye couldn't help but exclaim excitedly. No wonder he was so elated. Ever since the existence of Shenlong Feishan became known to the cultivation world, only a few people had been able to break in, and now, they had easily entered. He seemed to have seen countless treasures beckoning to him.
Suddenly, a black shadow flashed out from behind the crowd like a gust of wind and rushed into the mountains.
As soon as he took a step, the ground within two meters of him instantly transformed into a pool of thick, earthy yellow liquid, bubbling like sulfuric acid. The man screamed as his body began to corrode and melt from the soles of his feet. In just two breaths, he disappeared from the world. Then, the ground returned to its original state, as if nothing had happened.
Everyone's expression changed.
"Whose man is this?" Yin Ji asked the men beside her in a deep voice. It happened so suddenly that she didn't see clearly who it was.
The person next to her said, "Master, they are not ours, and they don't seem to be from the Xuanyuan family or Master Feng. They seem to be independent cultivators who secretly followed us."
The Xuanyuan family has very strict family rules. Family members are absolutely not allowed to act without permission. Xuanyuan Ao knew that the man was not his even without looking, so he looked at Xi Lang.
Xi Lang put his arm around Gu Juan's waist, with a look of false sympathy on his face, "You're too impatient. I didn't even have time to say anything."
At present, it is basically confirmed that Xi Lang is the only one who is best at breaking the formation. No one dares to offend him, and of course no one blames him for not reminding him in time.
Feng Feiye made a gesture, and his subordinate Zhang Chongzi politely asked Xi Lang, "Senior Polang, I wonder if you have any advice for me?"
Xi Lang did not deliberately make things difficult, and said slowly: "We have just checked, the dragon's tail is the entrance. Only one person is allowed to enter within two hours, and they must enter the formation using the steps of the Big Dipper, and they cannot touch anything they see. Of course, they cannot fly in directly. Otherwise, once the formation changes, it will be more difficult to crack. Even I am not sure if it can still be cracked." The formation was set up by the ancients, so it was set according to a time interval of one hour (that is, two hours).
Everyone fell silent for a moment, secretly sizing each other up, their eyes wary. The reason was simple: only one person could enter per hour, so the first person in had a better chance of obtaining the treasure. Two hours was enough time to accomplish a lot. If more than one person wanted to enter Shenlong Flying Mountain, who would enter first? Who would enter later? From this, one could deduce the intention of the person who set up the formation: to let those who wanted to enter kill each other first, thus reducing the chances of anyone taking the treasures within Shenlong Flying Mountain.
Feng Feiye only considered it for a moment before speaking to Xi Lang with a tolerant look, "Polang, since you're the one who cracked the formation, you should enter first. I can promise that no matter what treasure you obtain after entering first, our Qianshan Sect will help you protect it."
Gu Juan sneered inwardly. The words sounded better than the songs. Feng Feiye didn't believe the old man's words. He said this not only to test the old man, but also to let the old man show them the way.
Yin Ji agreed expressionlessly, "Master Feng is right. My Demon Sect has made the same promise." Sending Xi Lang in first actually had its drawbacks. What if he ran away after entering? They might not be able to break the formation they encountered later. But there was no other way now; they could only take it one step at a time. She had already understood beforehand that Shenlong Feishan was not an easy place to trespass.
Xuanyuan Ao nodded silently. Feng Feiye stepping forward to be the villain was beneficial to him.
Xi Lang smiled calmly, released Gu Juan, squeezed his hand, and said gently, "Baby, go in first. Follow the steps of the Big Dipper. Keep two feet between each step, no more, no less. After you land the seventh step, don't move. Just wait for me right here."
The reason he let Gu Juan go in first was because he was afraid that Xuanyuan Ao, Yin Ji, Feng Feiye and others would take Gu Juan as a hostage after he went in. Although letting Gu Juan go in first might also put him in danger, Gu Juan had his own immortal palace to protect him.
"Okay." Gu Juan took the first step without hesitation. He wasn't worried about Xi Lang. Just because of the fact that Xi Lang could break the formation, Feng Feiye and the others didn't dare to offend him now.
Xuanyuan Ao, Feng Feiye, and Yin Ji were surprised. They could tell that Chengfeng and Polang were not just ordinary cultivators, but lovers. However, they had not expected Polang to let Chengfeng enter the formation first. Was he so confident in his ability to break the formation?
But they wouldn't say anything, their purpose was to go into the mountains.
Gu Juan took his first step, and the scene before him changed again. He was standing in a corridor, roughly three meters wide and three meters high, and an indeterminate length. The corridor's walls, top and bottom, and left and right, were paved with square white stone slabs, their edges inlaid with a black substance, creating a black grid. Countless treasures hung in a random pattern on the walls: emerald rings, gilded bracelets, exquisite spirit swords, majestic sabers, pure white jade slips, ancient martial arts manuals wrapped in paper, and thousand-year-old golden ginseng... all gleamed with a flickering white light, brimming with irresistible allure. The deeper one went into the corridor, the greater the value and allure of the treasures. This corridor seemed to beckon anyone entering to run forward.
Even Gu Juan, who possessed countless treasures, couldn't help but take a few curious glances, not to mention the other cultivators who were eager for cultivation resources.
Gu Juan withdrew his gaze and took seven steps according to Xi Lang's instructions. He found himself leaving the "corridor" and standing on a narrow path that meandered downwards.
He turned around and didn't see Xi Lang and the others. This confirmed that he was truly standing on the Shenlong Flying Mountain.
He didn't dare to move or turn around. He squatted on the ground, turned his head, and held his chin, waiting for his old man to appear.
The mountain breeze was gentle and refreshing on his body. In addition, the spiritual energy on the mountain was so abundant that it was almost comparable to that in space. He half-closed his eyes comfortably.
Xi Lang, still outside, kept checking his watch. After waiting for two hours, he immediately set out. In the eyes of Xuanyuan Ao and the others, he was as light as a swallow skimming across the water, disappearing from their sight in the blink of an eye.
Feng Feiye immediately stepped forward and politely asked Xuanyuan Ao for his opinion, "Master Xuanyuan, who do you think will enter the formation next?"
Xuanyuan Ao didn't answer his question directly, but instead spoke casually, "Since Sect Leader Feng has come to Shenlong Feishan, he must have brought a formation master with him. I wonder who he is?"
Feng Feiye heard that he was saying that he was taking advantage of the Xuanyuan family to come to Shenlong Feishan, and forced a smile, "Not at all. The Xuanyuan family master has crossed more bridges than we have walked. After we go in, I will ask the Xuanyuan family master to take good care of us. This master is willing to support us from behind."
Yin Ji snorted coldly and said dissatisfiedly, "What do you two mean by this? Are you planning to join forces to deal with my Demon Sect? My Demon Sect is not to be trifled with!"
Xi Lang had no idea that the other sect leaders were arguing outside over who should go first, and even if he did, he wouldn't have cared. He stepped out of the corridor and saw his beloved, obedient child squatting there, eagerly waiting for him. His heart softened, a charming and gentle smile spread across his face. He didn't rush to pull him up, but bent down, cupped his face, and kissed him on the lips with a "boo."
"Are you anxious?"
"Yeah, my legs are sore." Gu Juan complained, but still squatted there without moving.
Xi Lang chuckled. With their current level of cultivation, they wouldn't feel their legs sore even if they squatted for a whole day and night. Was Juan Bao just being a spoiled brat? He put his arm around Gu Juan's waist, lifted her up, and held her half-suspended in the air, surveying her surroundings.
Gu Juan subconsciously raised her legs and wrapped them around his waist.
From here, the direction of the flying dragon mountain is more clear. Except that the spiritual energy is much more abundant than outside, this mountain looks no different from ordinary people.
"I've observed it. If those abnormal fluctuations are treasures, there are indeed quite a few treasures on the mountain." Gu Juan hugged Xi Lang's neck and stayed on him for a while before jumping down.
Xi Lang still held onto his waist tightly, his eyes darting into the distance. "Well. Where are we going first?"
Neither of them planned to wait for anyone else, so neither of them mentioned anyone else.
Gu Juan said, "Let's go forward and see."
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