Li Sisui tightly gripped the jade-colored storage ring in his hand, a faint fragrance wafting from his nose. After quickly packing all his belongings into the ring, he hurriedly got up to catch up with Leng Rushuang and leaped onto the red silk belt!
The two rode away on the red ribbon again, disappearing into the clouds in just a few breaths.
High above, somewhere in the void, a robust and handsome young man stood atop a hundred-mile-long demonic beast, holding a crimson inner core in his hand, its demonic blood flowing freely. A thought struck him, and he abruptly fixed his gaze on his feet, his eyes burning with a burning intensity, as if he wanted to pierce through the ground.
"You old fool! You've ruined my plans after all. Hmm? Even the anchor has disappeared. Hmph, it seems the one who tied the knot must untie it. Junior brother, even without the anchor, you won't escape my grasp. Just one last step, which is to be expected. Hmph..."
This person is none other than Daoist Lingyun!
A fierce wind blew around him, a blood moon hung in the sky, and purple clouds covered the sky. He didn't know where he was. The inner core of the demon beast under his feet was dug out, and it cried out incessantly. Before long, it was unable to move and turned into a cold corpse. After Lingyun Daoist put away the inner core, he disappeared again without making any move.
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"We'll reach the place where the mountain formation appears in less than two hours!"
Leng Rushuang breathed a sigh of relief. Li Si followed silently behind her and nodded. Looking at the desolate scenery at his feet, he felt a little reluctant to leave. It was this barren land that had given him so much and allowed him to witness the cruelty of the cultivation world. He wondered what he would encounter on the mountain.
No matter what happens, Li Sisui, with the protagonist's halo, is not flustered at all. His top priority is to go to the Flying Flower Sect to find out what this damn formation is for. Although the anchor has been destroyed, the formation still exists. As long as he dies, the formation can still be completed!
In Leng Rushuang's words, without the anchor, Lingyun could no longer know his exact location. Although he was the core of the formation, the most deadly aspect of the formation was precisely that. Although he was the core, as long as the core was destroyed, the formation would be complete. This was what left Li Sisui in a dilemma. He knew where the core was, but he could do nothing. It was truly like a dog trying to bite a hedgehog, with no way to start!
Being betrayed by the person you trust most—the feeling is beyond words.
Although Li Sisui's soul transmigrated halfway through his journey, he was still in a bad mood and wished he could tear Lingyun to shreds. As for why, once he understood the function of the Absolute Formation, he should be able to answer the question. Even a rabbit will bite when cornered, let alone someone like him who has the protagonist's halo!
Lingyun Daoist, we'll see!
"It should be just ahead. Phew, finally I can leave this place..."
Leng Rushuang suddenly said something and pointed into the distance. Li Si followed Leng Rushuang's finger and looked in the direction. At this moment, a dark cloud was indeed gathering on the horizon, with lightning flashing everywhere. It was a sign that the mountain-climbing formation was about to appear!
"I never expected that this mountain-climbing formation would attract so many people!"
Not long after Leng Rushuang unleashed her divine sense, she spoke softly, her words tinged with worry. Normally, the location of the mountain formation was random, and only a few people could catch up with it. It was quite rare for it to attract so many people like this. She wondered if the guide had predicted it long ago, or if it was just a coincidence.
As they drew closer, the two descended from the sky to the ground. Although Wulipo was desolate, it was at least covered by some scattered rocks and peaks. In case of any unforeseen circumstances, it was better to proceed cautiously. Even if something unexpected happened, there would be room for maneuver. If they rushed straight through the air, they would easily become targets for those with ulterior motives!
While traveling, the two also fully recovered their cultivation. Leng Rushuang is now at the first level of the Transformation stage. Although she is much weaker than before, she is still considered to be at the top of the pyramid in the Wulipo area. Unless she encounters someone like the man in black, she will not be in any danger.
Although her cultivation level dropped, it also benefited from the drop, allowing Leng Rushuang to more clearly sense the specific location of the mountain array, saving a lot of time and energy. It can be considered a loss and a gain. At the first level of the Transformation stage, it is already very difficult to cultivate further in the spiritually barren Wulipo!
With assassins from the Tianmen Sect in front and pursuers from the Feihua Sect behind, Wulipo was no longer a safe haven. Returning to Shengrenqiu became her only option. With her previous cultivation experience and her talent, it was not impossible for her to return to her peak. She would simply need to find some spiritual treasures and magical artifacts to overcome the major and minor tribulations.
Leng Rushuang raised her hand, and a red ribbon enveloped the two of them, gradually blending into the surrounding environment and concealing them. Li was stunned for a moment, then understood. Even someone as powerful as Leng Rushuang was still cautious. This also told him that this world of cultivation was unpredictable and full of dangers, far beyond his imagination!
As the two drew closer, they finally felt that familiar divine might once again. It was the mountain-climbing formation they were looking for. At this moment, the clouds above were rolling and thunder was rumbling. It was clear that it would take some time for the mountain-climbing passage to be formed. However, looking up, they saw that many people had already gathered under the mountain-climbing formation.
A quick glance revealed over a hundred people, dressed in various styles. However, two groups stood out with large characters for "God" and "Heaven" written on their chests. These must be the renowned Shenxiao Palace and Tianyin Valley of Wulipo!
They knew very little about the various sects in Wulipo. Although they knew the general rankings, they didn't care. Leng Rushuang, in particular, kept her eyes fixed on the large formation above her head, paying no attention to the others. Li Sisui, on the other hand, looked back and forth between the two groups of people, revealing a thoughtful expression.
The leader of Shenxiao Palace had a dignified face and an extraordinary bearing. Although his temples were gray, he could not conceal his sharp aura. Under his gaze, no one dared to meet his eyes, clearly indicating his extraordinary status in Shenxiao Palace. This man raised his eyes to look at the thunderclouds slowly gathering above his head and said in a resounding voice:
"The mountain-ascending formation will be completed soon, and the mountain passage will be opened immediately. Please line up in order and enter in turn!"
Before the words were finished, figures moved behind him and began to take their positions. Surprisingly, the cultivators dressed in Tianyin Valley clothing also obeyed this person's command, intermingling with the Shenxiao Palace cultivators and gradually spreading out, subtly forming an encirclement around the mountain-climbing formation above their heads!
Although Li Sisui didn't know what these people were up to, he noticed that everyone was reserved and most of them were resting with their eyes closed. They weren't attracted by the mountain formation, and none of them showed excitement like Leng Rushuang. Could it be that these people weren't coming for the mountain formation?
Just as Li Sisui was about to tell Leng Rushuang his doubts, he heard the leader of Shenxiao Palace shout:
"The mountain-ascending formation is complete, and the passage will soon open. Everyone, prepare!"
The sound was powerful and thunderous, making Li Sisui's ears go numb. Then he felt a tightness around his waist. Looking down, he saw that it was Leng Rushuang's red ribbon, which had somehow wrapped around his waist. Judging from the situation, as soon as the passage opened, she planned to rush through!
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