Chapter 174: Devouring Yin and Turbid Yang Formation, smart people never do stupid things
Jin Yang, Yuan Kong and the others felt a sense of grief for the loss of their loved ones, and then they all retreated.
They did not ask Jiang Lan what he thought. Based on their understanding of Jiang Lan, he was unlikely to put himself in danger for his two followers.
But they are different. They really can't just stand by and watch someone die.
Although the friendship between these people was not actually very deep, they all became Jiang Lan's followers for the same reason.
Ao Yin and Kong Xuan’s today may be their tomorrow.
Jiang Lan understood what was in the minds of the people very well. He knew that he had to rescue them, but he couldn't show it too easily or anxiously.
The easier it is to get something, the less we value it. The same goes for saving lives.
Instead, let them feel uneasy for a while. It would be best if they could see the light of hope when they are on the verge of despair. Only then will they be truly grateful.
"After experiencing this incident, Ao Yin and Kong Xuan will be more obedient."
Since the barbarians didn't allow him to bring anyone with them and even agreed on three days, they wanted the fight between Helian Wen and Tan Tai Qing to attract everyone's attention so that the Tan Tai family would have no time to interfere.
Jiang Lan would naturally consider what the barbarians could consider.
If he guessed correctly, Huangfu Hao had already cooperated with the barbarians, and Huangfu Hao was even behind the scenes planning this conspiracy against him.
All aspects indicate that this is a vicious and poisonous snake that has retracted its fangs and hides in the dark.
Of course, it is not ruled out that Huangfu Hao wants to use the barbarians to get rid of some of his trump cards. This is a very cautious enemy. No one knows where his real body is hiding, and he has been moving around as a clone.
The reason why he is afraid of himself now is because he is afraid of the trump card he has and is worried that Jiang Lintian has a backup plan.
On that day, Jin Ming and his companions went to the place where Ji Yunling was to scout the area.
But before they could get close, they encountered a strong enemy. In the surrounding towering mountains, there were many powerful auras hidden.
A tall barbarian with a white bone ring on his ear appeared, holding a war hammer made from the bones of an unknown ferocious beast and wearing a black cloak. He stopped them and prevented them from moving forward.
"Isn't it the agreed date yet? Where is your master?"
This powerful barbarian sneered, spoke fluent human language, had muscular torsos, and exuded a strong murderous aura.
Behind him, many barbarian creatures also appeared, some holding stone axes, some with machetes on their waists, all staring at Jin Ming and others with hostility.
Jin Ming and the others looked grim, said nothing, and without hesitation turned into rainbow light and retreated.
The strong barbarian stood there like a small mountain. He did not pursue, but laughed loudly and wantonly.
"It seems that the master behind you doesn't intend to consider your life or death?"
"Haha, instead of working for the Xiangguo Mansion, why don't you cooperate with us?"
Jin Ming and his companions, who had failed in their reconnaissance, had already known the barbarians' intentions. There were barbarians guarding every direction of Jiyunling, so it was impossible for them to go in and scout the area in advance.
This was a conspiracy specifically targeting Jiang Lan.
The barbarians would only let Jiang Lan in to rescue people if they saw him coming alone, and would not allow anyone else to come.
"How despicable..."
"I thought the barbarians were just a bunch of strong, uncivilized savages."
Several people retreated dejectedly, and their eagerness to rescue Kong Xuan and Ao Yin was like being poured with cold water, completely cooling down.
Unless all the barbarians can be killed instantly, once a strong man appears, it will alarm the barbarians in Jiyunling, and then the formation will be closed to kill Ao Yin and Kong Xuan.
Or sneak in quietly?
But since the barbarians are so sure, they will definitely make arrangements in advance to make everything hidden and nothing can escape detection.
Jiyunling is a famous dangerous place on Feixian Island, named because it is shrouded in clouds and fog for many years.
Even the thousand-foot-high cliffs are hidden in the clouds. The terrain here is special because the clouds can obscure the spiritual consciousness of the cultivators. Unless you are very familiar with this place, it is easy to get lost once you step in.
"This is a formation that a barbarian priest obtained from the blessing of the barbarian god. It is called the Yin-Devouring and Turbid Yang-Refining God Formation. It is said that a complete formation can even kill gods..."
"With our current strength, it will be difficult to escape even if we try our best."
"Not to mention that there are a group of barbarians outside the formation, who are eyeing them covetously."
A gray-black whirlwind swept through this primitive mountain range, like a piece of gray sand, covering the sky and the sun.
Ao Yin and Kong Xuan both looked pale as they sat cross-legged, back to back, in the mountains.
A barrier appeared in front of the two of them, resisting the terrible pressure that kept coming from all around, but the barrier already showed signs of breaking, spreading like a spider web, and could break at any time.
The gray sand seemed to be mixed with countless biting murderous auras and evil spirits, penetrating into every pore and seeming to merge into the void.
The air became heavier with every passing breath, and the two of them felt as if they were sinking to the bottom of the sea. There was overwhelming oppression all around, and they could hardly breathe.
Not to mention, these biting evil spirits are sometimes icy cold and sometimes scorching hot like the sun. If the two of them were not much stronger than the cultivators of the same level and had many treasures on them, they would not have been able to survive here for several days.
An ordinary cultivator in the sixth realm would probably not be able to hold on for even half an hour, and would be refined into a pile of gray gravel.
"It's all my fault. If I hadn't been so arrogant and underestimated the enemy, I wouldn't have been lured here and harmed you..."
Ao Yin's eyes were somewhat dim, her long silver hair was covered with blood and dirt, her snow-white skin was also covered with mud, and she looked very miserable. From childhood to adulthood, she had never been in such a miserable and desperate situation like she was now.
Kong Xuan's beautiful and delicate face was also full of fatigue, not much better than Ao Yin.
On her wrist, she wore a red agate bracelet, but it was now covered with cracks. A faint light emanated from it, forming a barrier that protected the two of them, but it was obvious that it had reached the end of its power and could break at any time.
"We can only blame these barbarians for being too cunning. We should have thought that they were deliberately revealing their flaws to lure us in step by step."
Kong Xuan's pupils were filled with five-colored divine light, which was very dazzling. There was a secret power flowing, which was injected into the bracelet on her wrist, and immediately made the barrier in front of the two people shine a lot brighter.
"We can only hold out for three days at best. After three days, we will both be exhausted." She sighed, trying to see through the layer of dust and sand to see the scene outside clearly.
However, at this moment, the two of them even found it very difficult to stand up, and they did not dare to move so as not to waste unnecessary magic power.
During the days of being trapped in this formation, all kinds of elixirs are almost exhausted.
This famous formation has even killed a being at the eighth level of the Tribulation Bridge Realm. If it weren't for the profound family background of these two, they wouldn't have been able to hold out until now.
"If I hadn't left the dragon scales with the clan before I left, the power of the dragon scales should have been enough to break this formation."
"Unfortunately, because I was worried that the Prime Minister's Mansion would plot against me, I left it in my clan and did not carry it with me..."
Even someone as rebellious as Ao Yin could not help but sigh at this moment, feeling a little regretful that she had been recognized by the dragon scales left by the ancestors of the dragon race.
That dragon scale is one of the dragon clan's treasures, so its preciousness needs no further explanation.
During the days she was trapped in this formation, her arrogance was much reduced. She understood that there are always people better than you and there are always better people than you. Even the barbarians should not be underestimated.
Of course, in addition to the dragon scale, she and Kong Xuan each had life-saving items on them, but unfortunately they were used up when fighting with many powerful barbarians. Now the two of them are really at the end of their rope.
"Haha, it seems that the master behind you has given up on you."
"Three days later, I asked him to come alone to rescue you, but he was completely indifferent. It makes sense. How could two followers be more important than his own life?"
"I just wonder if the forces behind you will retaliate against the Xiangguo Mansion after you die?"
At this moment, outside the overwhelming gray-black whirlwind, a wave of undisguised mocking voices suddenly came.
Ao Yin and Kong Xuan both recognized that this was the barbarian master who had seriously injured the two that day. His strength was probably at the eighth level of the Jieqiao realm.
It was this person who caused the two men to use their trump cards and were subsequently forced to enter this formation.
"Three days..."
The two did not respond. Ao Yin remained expressionless, but Kong Xuan's eyes dimmed slightly.
In fact, they had already guessed this result.
The barbarians set up a trap, waiting for Jiang Lan to come. Although he is powerful, how can he deal with so many barbarian masters?
This is almost the same as sending himself to death.
If you think rationally, even if he came and the barbarians released two people, what would be the result? Wouldn't the three of them still die here together?
"He is a smart man, and smart people never do stupid things." Ao Yin said softly, as if he was telling Kong Xuan, or as if he was explaining it to himself.
The two of them were back to back and couldn't see each other's faces clearly, but they could guess what each other was thinking.
Kong Xuan also said softly, "That's true, but I'm still fantasizing. What if he comes? After all, we are the ones he specifically asked to come."
Ao Yin's pale golden pupils trembled slightly, and then he shook his head and said, "From the day we first met, I could tell that he was a profit-seeking person and would not do anything that was not good for himself..."
"not to mention……"
"What's more?" At this time, Kong Xuan smiled and seemed somewhat open-minded.
"What's more, I was disrespectful to him that day, and we had almost no conversation or contact afterwards. Kong Xuan, you did help him with some things. If he wants to save someone, he will probably save you." Ao Yin said calmly.
Kong Xuan smiled and said, "Why are you so pessimistic? Besides, who says there is no benefit? If he risks his life to save us this time, won't we be completely devoted to him in the future?"
Ao Yin was not as optimistic and open-minded as her. He just shook his head when he heard that, and his eyes seemed to see through the formation, looking towards his hometown in the north.
"They are still stubborn and refuse to beg for mercy and surrender. Do they really think Jiang Lan will come to save them?"
Outside the formation, Uganda folded his arms and looked inside with a sneer.
Not only him, but also Huangfu Hao beside him, actually did not think that Jiang Lan would come.
Putting himself in danger for the sake of two followers? The means set by the barbarians were such that even a powerful person from the Eighth Realm of the Bridge Robbery Realm would not be able to leave safely.
"Three days later, Helian Wen and Tan Tai Qing will fight, and one of them will die..."
"On the other side of the Demon Abyss, there will naturally be the strongest beings of the Demon Clan cooperating with us to attack the seal. Feixian Island will surely be in chaos that day."
Revenge on the Prime Minister's Mansion is just Uganda's selfish desire. For him, the plan of the Demon Abyss three days later is an important step in the barbarian tribe's grand plan.
Whether Jiang Lan comes to rescue these two people or not has no impact on this matter.
"It seems that the barbarian god of the barbarians has reached an agreement with the existence of the demon tribe?" Huangfu Hao got some useful information from Uganda's words.
Uganda laughed and said, "The secret cannot be revealed. Three days later, Mr. Huangfu will wait and see this good show."
Huangfu Hao's eyes showed strangeness, but he didn't ask any more questions.
The two figures flashed and then left the place.
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"Are you going to save those two?"
Tan Tai Qing also knew about the barbarians' plan. Seeing that Jiang Lan didn't seem to take it too seriously, she couldn't help but ask about it.
"How to save them? One for two? Or die with them?" Jiang Lan asked casually.
Tan Tai Qing was speechless for a moment.
No matter from which perspective, the most sensible approach is not to save them. They are just two followers, how can they be more important than your own life.
The forces behind them knew about this, and most likely they would not dare to do anything to Jiang Lan, let alone have any complaints.
"You are so cold and heartless..."
"I will be in seclusion for the next three days to practice a secret technique." Tan Tai Qing didn't say much on this topic.
Jiang Lan looked at her, seemingly thinking about something.
"Am I cold-hearted? If it were you, would you save her?" he asked back.
"At least you have to pretend to be kind to the forces behind them. If you are so unkind and don't care, your followers will also be disheartened." Tan Tai Qing said.
Jiang Lan smiled and said, "When it comes to hypocrisy, it's you who has to choose..."
"You..." Tan Tai Qing was angry and felt that his kind words were all in vain.
She ignored Jiang Lan and went into seclusion. Although she was fully confident about the battle in three days, she would not underestimate it.
Jiang Lan was not in a hurry. The barbarians gave him three days, which meant that Ao Yin and Kong Xuan could at least hold on for these three days.
He was actually thinking about how to find out the real whereabouts of Huangfu Hao through this incident.
Three days later, something big will definitely happen on Feixian Island. Several ancestors of the Tantai family have already been born. The Helian family must have also heard the news and will respond.
According to his original plan, there will also be action from the Prime Minister's Mansion.
Soon, three days passed in a flash. Because of the battle, the conflict between the Helian family and the Tantai family was temporarily suspended for the past few days, and various places finally had peace.
But many people know that this is only temporary. The most critical day has arrived, which will determine the future situation of Feixian Island.
The largest main city on Feixian Island was already packed with people, and figures could be seen everywhere, it was a scene of bustling activity.
Many buildings were filled with monks.
Rays of light rushed out from the mansions and palaces in other cities, arriving at the agreed battle location in advance.
Looking around, it was a sea of black. Tan Tai Qing of the Tan Tai family was a stunning goddess with countless admirers. Her every frown and smile touched the hearts of countless young people. Her battle with Helian Wen attracted the attention of countless people.
The outcome of this battle will not only affect her reputation, but will also affect the future situation on Feixian Island and the relationship between the Tantai family and the Helian family.
Boom!!! In the sky, the islands with silver waterfalls trembled violently, and then the mist rose to the sky, and the amazing rays of light dispersed.
The void was blurry, as if a relic was reappearing, with a grand and ancient battlefield slowly emerging from it. The venue was very large, shrouded in a layer of mist, and seemed to be full of traces of wind and frost over the years.
There were dragon-shaped pillars standing all around, with thick chains wrapped around them, flashing an icy light, as if they had once trapped a real dragon.
"The people from the Helian family have arrived..."
Someone suddenly shouted, and the dense crowd of people not far away made way, and a golden avenue appeared over there.
On it, Helian Wen was wearing a grey robe, walking like a dragon and a tiger, with a slender and upright figure, long hair flying in the wind, and his eyes seemed to contain lightning, so cold that people dared not look directly at him.
Behind him followed a group of Helian family members, accompanied by several elders with powerful auras, his grandfather Helian Xiang, and an old man with a hunched back in a white robe.
Many native residents of Feixian Island recognized him as one of the six elders of the Elders' Pavilion, Helian Wuchang, who had reached the eighth level of the Tribulation Bridge Realm, and was Helian Xiang's elder brother.
Helian Wen walked towards him step by step, with an extremely impressive momentum.
It was the first time for many people to see him so closely, and they discovered that he seemed to be filled with a surging power like a ferocious beast, and his body was like a furnace that could erupt at any time.
As his eyes swept over, many people couldn't help but take a step back, trembling with fear.
"Very powerful, worthy of being the strongest figure of the younger generation of the Helian family..."
"At the same age and realm, he can be called a master."
Many monks of the older generation were secretly impressed and shocked.
With the arrival of Helian Wen, he first appeared on the ancient battlefield, then looked around, and seeing that no one from the Tan Tai family had arrived, he closed his eyes and rested, revealing a sense of confidence and calmness.
He already knew from his master that the barbarians were threatening Jiang Lan. In a way, this was a good thing for him. Without the intervention of the Prime Minister's Mansion, the Helian family would be able to deal with the matter more easily.
Of course, it is not ruled out that Jiang Lan did not take his two followers seriously at all.
Shortly after Helian Wen arrived, there was a commotion in another direction.
Then a slender and graceful figure, spotless, came from the sky and quickly arrived at the ancient battlefield, facing Helian Wen from afar.
(End of this chapter)
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