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Qiu Chengyu was the first to make a decision, chuckling softly. "Since we've come this far, we must do our utmost to break the barrier and investigate. There's no chance of turning back now."
Qiu Chengyu, being shrewd and calculating, understood that if they did not break the barrier and explore inside, at least this skeletal figure of Tu Gang would never allow him and his companions to leave with this secret alive. If they broke the barrier and found it to be an empty estate, it would actually be a great relief for them. Without any secrets, there would be no need for silencing. However, if there were indeed dangerous entities inside, they could only consider themselves unfortunate. Yet, it was highly likely that they would drag Tu Gang's malevolent presence down with them. This thought provided Qiu Chengyu with a slight sense of balance.
As for the possibility of treasures like the Foundation Pill being hidden within the cave, Qiu Chengyu dismissed that notion as soon as Liu Yunyan spoke up.
His declaration immediately caused chaos among Zhu Xiu and the others. Various voices erupted in discussion, with the overwhelming majority expressing opposition. Only Liu Ru Yan quickly voiced her support.
Xunuo, still inexperienced, completely failed to grasp Qiu Chengyu's good intentions and thought that this old fellow was prioritizing wealth over life.
Ruan Jingtian quickly understood Qiu Chengyu's mindset and sneered coldly as he began to calculate in his mind. He still held onto a sliver of hope that there might be rare treasures within the cave. He knew that sooner or later they would have to break the barrier and investigate. If they did not enter today, they would have to eliminate everyone involved. However, he had no assurance that he could kill Xunuo without risk, nor did he feel confident that Xunuo wouldn't leak this secret.
Moreover, the former subordinates of Crimson Flame Hall had either perished in Copper Sand Sea or scattered beyond reach; there was no way to contact them. Even if they returned to explore this cave again, there were no reliable allies available. After considering all these factors, Ruan Jingtian decided to take the risk today and break the barrier to avoid future complications.
Having made up his mind, Ruan Jingtian ignored the ongoing discussions among the cultivators. He channeled his power and sent a black Thunder Ball crashing into the Barrier Screen. The black curtain rippled but quickly returned to its original state.
Ruan Jingtian stared at the Barrier Screen for a moment before saying, "Thunder Mages will strike together to break this restriction without issue. However, since we are unaware of what lies within, after we break the restriction, we will have three breaths of time for one person to enter and investigate. Qiu Dao You, who can take on this important task?"
Before Qiu Chengyu could respond, a cultivator's face turned pale with fear. Qiu Chengyu turned around and coldly addressed the terrified cultivator, "This time we will rely on Chen Daoyou's mysterious evasion technique to explore inside."
This Chen the Practitioner was a Wind Attribute Cultivator with a ten-layer cultivation method. The man looked as pale as paper while staring at Qiu Chengyu. Realizing that he could not expect any leniency from him given his icy demeanor and seeing that Ruan Jingtian was completely ignoring him, he could only resign himself with a sigh and fell silent.
Qiu Chengyu continued earnestly, "You have only three breaths of time; I do not ask you to achieve great feats but merely to gather some general information. Remember that."
The Wind Attribute Cultivator furrowed his brows slightly and nodded before quietly channeling his power.
Ruan Jingtian shouted, "Thunder Mage, attack the Barrier Screen with me. Once the Restriction is broken, Chen Dao You will enter the Cave. Regardless of whether Chen Dao You returns within three breaths, we must cease our efforts and restore the seal without any hesitation."
The other cultivators nodded in agreement. Although this action could potentially put their companion in danger, it was the most reliable plan for the rest of them.
After giving these instructions, Ruan Jingtian pressed his palms together and began to rub them vigorously before pulling them apart. A massive black Thunder Ball crackled with electricity and slammed into the Barrier Screen. The Barrier Screen trembled violently. Seeing this, Xunuo and the others unleashed their Thunder Laws, bombarding the center of the Barrier Screen with relentless force.
The Barrier Screen visibly faded at an alarming rate. This brute-force method of breaking the seal required continuous attacks. If there was even a moment's pause due to insufficient mana, the Restriction would instantly restore itself. Thus, this sustained spell attack tested the cultivators' mana to its limits.
Xunuo was not particularly adept at mana manipulation. While casting spells, Xunuo held onto a spirit stone to replenish his mana. It was difficult to predict what dangers lay ahead once they broke the Restriction. Maintaining ample mana was their greatest reliance against potential threats. To be safe, Xunuo didn't even remove his Armor Artifact.
After attacking for a stick of incense's worth of time, the Barrier Screen had turned gray, its sealing power significantly weakened. Suddenly, Ruan Jingtian produced a Thunder Law Talisman and shook it. He addressed the Wind Attribute Cultivator, "Chen Dao You, now is your chance."
With that, he activated the Thunder Law Talisman, which exploded into a bolt of purple lightning that crashed into the Barrier Screen and tore through it, leaving a five-foot-wide gap.
Xunuo anxiously glanced at the Wind Attribute Cultivator, only to see him sway but not move forward. Xunuo felt a surge of urgency and thought: You only have three breaths; there's no time for hesitation.
Just then, a loud shout from Qiu Chengyu rang in his ears: "Cease your efforts and seal the Cave."
Though Xunuo didn't understand why, he dared not delay. He clasped his hands to withdraw his mana and turned to Qiu Chengyu with a puzzled expression. "Why?"
Qiu Chengyu looked at their companion with a serious expression and replied, "He has already returned."
Upon hearing this, Xunuo's heart sank. He knew that the Wind Attribute Cultivator was skilled in evasion techniques but hadn't expected him to return so miraculously.
Qiu Chengyu quickly asked Chen the Practitioner, "What is happening inside?"
Xunuo also turned his gaze towards Chen the Practitioner. Seeing the shock on his face as he stared fixedly at the Barrier Screen, a strange flush appeared on his cheeks.
Qiu Chengyu frowned slightly and stepped over to Chen the Practitioner, giving him a pat on the shoulder. He reprimanded, "What happened? Quickly..."
Before he could finish speaking, with Qiu Chengyu's pat, Chen the Practitioner shattered like broken porcelain, scattering into a pile of fragments on the ground.
Xunuo felt a chill run down his spine. He had seen dead bodies before, but this bizarre situation left him feeling icy all over. The other cultivators looked pale as they stared at the scattered remains on the ground, unable to utter a word.
The scene fell into silence.
Master Wu Fa suddenly trembled and said, "Why is there an extra person?"
Xunuo's mind was in disarray; after a moment of shock, he looked around. There were ten people in their group, and two cultivators had fallen, leaving eight. However, when Xunuo counted, there were nine figures in front of the light screen. His mind buzzed, and cold sweat broke out all over him.
Without thinking, almost instinctively, Xunuo leaped backward. The others also jumped back, and in an instant, only one figure remained in front of the light screen.
This person wore a black robe with a white face, standing with arms crossed and gazing at everyone with eyes as deep as wells. He appeared to be around middle age but exuded an aura of endless weariness. His presence was complex and indescribable; Divine Sense passed through him as if he were nothingness. Standing in the stone chamber, he seemed to merge with it, ready to dissolve into the stone room at any moment.
This person calmly regarded a cultivator. After a moment, he murmured softly to himself, "A half-yin body can barely be used; it's better than being unable to see the sun and moon." Then this figure vanished as if it had melted into the stone chamber.
In the next moment, the cultivator practicing a special cultivation method let out a scream. After a brief pause, this practitioner of special techniques moved his body slightly and shook his head with a frown. He muttered, "It's just that my foundation is too weak; my magical power will be greatly restricted." Soon after, his eyes began to blur and sank into depths like an ocean.
Seeing this scene unfold before him, even though Xunuo couldn't fully comprehend it, he guessed that this practitioner of special techniques had been possessed or had their body taken from them.
Knowing that Ruan Jingtian was well-informed, Xunuo hurriedly turned to him for answers. However, when he looked at Ruan Jingtian, he found that his long hair covered his face and his sleeves were trembling uncontrollably.
Xunuo immediately dismissed the idea of asking Ruan Jingtian for help and turned to glance at Qiu Chengyu. He saw Qiu Chengyu standing there in a daze, his eyes vacant, like a lamb waiting to be slaughtered, completely devoid of any will to resist.
A chill ran through Xunuo's heart. They must know what this creature was, and that it was irresistible.
At that moment, it seemed the Half-Yin Body Cultivator had adapted to this body. He slowly spoke, "It seems you have broken the Restriction here, allowing me to regain my freedom. I won't treat you poorly; I'll give you a quick death—there will be no pain."
Xunuo cursed inwardly. Since the opponent had no intention of letting him go, there was no reason for him to hold back. He quickly slapped his storage bag, and the Golden Flying Sword shot up into the sky. In an instant, it expanded to over ten feet long and slashed toward the possessed Half-Yin Body Cultivator. The Golden Flying Sword moved like lightning, almost appearing out of thin air before the Half-Yin Body Cultivator.
However, what Xunuo never expected was that the Half-Yin Body Cultivator raised his hand and caught the Flying Sword effortlessly. After glancing at it, he remarked, "Too bad it's not suitable for my use." With a forceful grip, he shattered the Flying Sword into several pieces that fell to the ground.
Xunuo's face turned pale as he finally understood why Ruan Jingtian and Qiu Chengyu feared him like a wolf or tiger. Yet he would not simply submit to death. He quickly pulled out an Attack Talisman with one hand and threw it while simultaneously channeling a Flying Talisman into his body and retreating rapidly.
At the same time, Ruan Jingtian saw that Xunuo had drawn the opponent's attention and threw out three Dan Lei toward the exit of the passageway. The other cultivators, seeing both Ruan Jingtian and Xunuo attempting to escape, lost their fighting spirit and fled into the formation. A thunderous explosion from the Dan Lei echoed throughout the stone chamber.
The Half-Yin Cultivator stepped through the flames, revealing several wounds on his body but seemingly not seriously injured.
With a look of barely contained anger, he faced Xunuo and others and struck out with a palm from a distance. Instantly, a bone-chilling cold swept over them. Xunuo and Ruan Jingtian frantically shook their Formation Flags, pushing the power of the formation to its limits.
The Defensive Array's Yellow Light was as thick as a city wall while the attacking formation's flames soared into the sky as if trying to refine the stone chamber. However, before this chilling force, the Yellow Light's red flames crumbled like paper with a soft sound as they were shattered in one blow. The group was violently slammed against the cave wall.
Xunuo felt an icy chill penetrate his bones; his meridians seemed severed as he barely stood upright, glaring at the Half-Yin Body Cultivator. Suddenly, he heard a clattering sound from outside; his Armor Artifact shattered into pieces around him. At that moment, Xunuo realized he was now alone facing this formidable enemy. The other cultivators had turned into shards of ice scattered around him. Only by relying on his Armor Artifact for protection had he avoided instant death—but his life hung by a thread.
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