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When Xunuo opened his eyes again, he was met with a scene that made his heart race. The remaining Defensive Array had long since vanished, and the Heaven and Earth Four Killing Formation lay in ruins, barely able to hinder the Yin Malevolence.
Surrounding Xunuo were twelve Cultivators, each holding spirit stones to recover their mana. They were all battered and bruised, with more than half seriously injured. Scattered across the ground were several corpses, among them lay the unmistakable body of Luan Kuanda.
Outside the Heaven and Earth Four Killing Formation, the remains of Yin Soul Beasts littered the area. The bloodshed was so gruesome that it resembled a scene from the Shura Battlefield.
Xunuo stared blankly for a moment, letting out a silent sigh. He realized that his survival must have been due to Mei Sanli's insistence on preserving him. Otherwise, there was no way he could have lived through such an environment. Clearly, there was value in having Mei Sanli make this choice.
At present, Xunuo could barely muster a thread of mana, just enough to summon a single magical artifact. However, he couldn't unleash its full power. His first choice was naturally the Thunderproof Armored Shell; securing a means of survival was paramount.
Having gained temporary safety, Xunuo quickly expanded his Divine Sense to thoroughly explore the space around him. Afterward, he frowned. This space was peculiar; it wasn't an illusion created by a formation—something that would be immediately apparent to someone like Xunuo, who was well-versed in formations.
This space resembled Duan Kong Wo's Cave or the area within the Boundary Stone. Yet it seemed to have faint traces of mana fluctuations, leaving Xunuo uncertain about its true nature. However, he leaned towards believing that this space was a product of some kind of spatial Spell.
Xunuo lacked knowledge in Spells and had never encountered spatial Spells before, making it impossible for him to break through this space. But seeing that Mei Sanli and the others were not panicking despite being trapped, Xunuo thought: they must have means to break through this space. There was no need for him to worry unnecessarily.
After what felt like three hours, Tuba Five was the first to open his eyes. He glanced around before closing them again, his expression extremely grim. Xunuo quickly understood Tuba Five's concern; while he himself was still reveling in his survival, Tuba Five was already worrying about their future escape.
Xunuo realized that their chances of survival were slim enough not to dwell on too much detail. Although there were still thirteen living individuals, those capable of fighting were likely less than half and severely weakened. Simply navigating through the treacherous unknown areas of the Underground City would be daunting enough. Moreover, they might have to face obstacles from Yama Palace.
To Tuba Five, it seemed almost certain that they faced death without hope of survival. However, Tuba Five was also someone who could keep his composure; upon entering the Underground City, one had to be prepared for the possibility of dying there.
Yet Xunuo knew that as long as they survived this ordeal, he had left behind two formations on their path that could alleviate their situation. Whether they could return to those formations was beyond Xunuo's ability to predict.
After a while longer, Zhu Xiu gradually awakened from his meditation. Of course, he had regained only mana; his injuries had healed very little. Zhu Xiu's face was unusually darkened with worry. Mei Sanli looked even paler, clearly having sustained serious injuries as well.
Mei Sanli surveyed Zhu Xiu and spoke in a hoarse voice: "This barrier remains exceptionally stable; we should have three to five hours to catch our breath. During this time, if we can recover enough strength for self-defense, we may find a glimmer of Vitality. We have sworn a Demonic Oath; I, Mei Sanli, will not abandon my injured companions. But if you cannot protect yourselves, I will be powerless to help."
Mei Sanli's words were essentially about letting go of some burdens. The faces of several seriously injured individuals turned ashen.
Xunuo also looked grim. However, after a moment of thought, Xunuo realized that he had not reached a dead end. It was just that his defensive measures were inadequate, preventing him from fully utilizing the Thunderproof Armored Shell. With a shift in mindset, Xunuo began searching through his storage pouch. After a moment, more than ten Advanced Talismans appeared. Xunuo stored these Advanced Talismans away and closed his eyes to focus on repairing his Meridian.
When Mei Sanli mentioned that this was a Barrier Space, Xunuo suddenly understood their current predicament. A barrier was a high-level space spell, and Xunuo had received some basic information about it before. He knew that the duration of this spell depended on the caster's magical power.
Moreover, the Barrier Space existed between Void Spell and Subspace, allowing for mobility. The caster could set the entrance and exit of this Barrier Space at different locations at the moment of casting. Thus, even if the barrier dissipated, the place where Xunuo and the others appeared might not necessarily be where they had entered.
At that moment, Xunuo realized what Tuba Five was truly worried about. If the exit of this space was not at the entrance, it could only be deeper in an unknown area. If the Barrier Space dissipated and the exit remained in place, there would be a chance for Xunuo and the others to escape back. However, if the exit was deeper within the Underground City, it would be a dead end. The thought sent a chill down Xunuo's spine.
Moments later, Xunuo suddenly heard Mei Sanli's voice: "Xue Dao You, I have done my best; I fear I can offer no further assistance on the path ahead. Please take care of yourself."
Xunuo was startled and replied, "From what Mei Dao You said, is there a difference between the entrance and exit of this barrier?"
Mei Sanli responded, "It is not at the same location. If you can closely follow me and Thunderstorm, there is still a glimmer of vitality. But if something unexpected occurs, we may not be able to assist you further. Please prepare yourself for this."
Upon hearing Mei Sanli's words, Xunuo understood that the situation was worse than he had imagined. However, Mei Sanli continued, "I have a Teleportation Talisman here; I will exchange it for a drop of Heavenly Fragrance Jade Dew from you. This talisman may save you in case of an emergency."
Xunuo was overjoyed upon hearing this. The Teleportation Talisman was a type of talisman but one of the highest grade. The most renowned talisman with spatial magic was the Boundary Token. However, even among Cultivation Sects, Boundary Tokens were regarded as sacred objects that ordinary people could not access.
It was like years ago when Cultivation Sects sent young disciples to test their skills in the territory of demon tribes in the Ten Thousand Great Mountains. Thousands of disciples perished, with only one person escaping with a Boundary Token bestowed by an elder. This illustrates how precious Boundary Tokens are.
The Teleportation Talisman could instantly transport someone hundreds of miles away; its range depended on its specific function. It was also known as a Ten-Mile Teleportation Talisman or Hundred-Mile Teleportation Talisman. If he obtained this Teleportation Talisman, although it might not allow him to step out of the Underground City in one go, reaching one of the two formations set up by Xunuo would feel like reclaiming his life.
Without hesitation, Xunuo poured out two drops of Heavenly Fragrance Jade Dew from his storage pouch into another jade bottle and tossed it to Mei Sanli. Mei Sanli used his Divine Sense to inspect it expressionlessly before tossing back a talisman to Xunuo. Upon receiving it and examining it closely, Xunuo's joy faded.
This was indeed a Teleportation Talisman but rather a Random Teleportation Talisman. No wonder Mei Sanli generously gave it to him. A Random Teleportation Talisman was considered inferior among Teleportation Talismans; unlike standard Teleportation Talismans that allowed for directed transport, this one transported randomly—potentially sending him to either the exit of the Underground City or an even more perilous location. The direction was uncertain and uncontrollable.
Xunuo felt as if he had swallowed a fly; he had given Mei Sanli two drops of Heavenly Fragrance Jade Dew out of gratitude only to receive such an uncertain future in return. However, he couldn't blame Mei Sanli; his words had been vague and did not specify which type of Teleportation Talisman it was. Xunuo had simply assumed it would be a Directional Teleportation Talisman.
Xunuo shook off the feeling of frustration and began to seriously consider an escape route. Due to the uncertainty of the Random Teleportation Talisman, it could only be used in life-and-death situations.
If Xunuo wanted to survive, he could naturally hide in the Boundary Space. However, in this environment, retreating into the Boundary Space would not be a temporary measure; it could last a lifetime. Xunuo would never define himself as a maggot or an ant that could only survive by hiding in the Boundary Space. Even if he were to die here, he would not choose that option.
But with the Random Teleportation Talisman, Xunuo had a means to teleport to a relatively safe place and then retreat into the Boundary Space to recover from his injuries. Afterward, he could use methods like the Great Illusion Concealment Talisman to escape from the unknown areas of the Underground City. The principle was simple: the Boundary Stone must never be revealed in front of others.
For now, all he could do was recover as much as possible and keep an eye on any signs of the Barrier Space dissipating. This time did not last as long as Mei Sanli had predicted; it was only a little over an hour when the Barrier Space suddenly shook. Xunuo felt his surroundings change and found himself in another space.
This was another Shura Battlefield. As soon as the cultivators appeared, their faces collectively turned pale. A severely injured Cultivator spat blood and collapsed on the spot. This was a vast underground space with no visible end, resembling an underground kingdom. Moreover, the Yin Malevolence here was even denser, enveloping the entire area as if they were submerged in Yin Sha.
The space was filled with countless Yin Spirits and Ghostly Entities, with many at the Foundation Establishment Stage level. At that moment, they were surrounding a massive formation and attacking frantically.
The formation covered several miles and had a regular hexagonal shape, emitting a yellow light. The Yellow Light fluctuated in intensity, sometimes stretching ten feet long and other times shrinking to less than one foot. Wherever the Yellow Light swept across, Yin Soul Beasts below the Foundation Establishment Stage were instantly obliterated. Even those at the Foundation Establishment Stage level saw their vitality dimmed or lost limbs.
This forced the Yin Soul Beasts to stay away from the formation, relying on spells to attack from a distance. However, these Yin Soul Beasts seemed to have received a death command, continuously charging toward the formation one after another. The result was countless Yin Soul Beast corpses littering the ground before the formation.
In the distance stood three high platforms arranged in a triangular formation around this formation. Each platform had a man seated cross-legged upon it. These three men varied greatly in age and appearance but shared one common trait: their eyes were deep like the ocean.
Xunuo took one glance and recalled encountering that pale-faced middle-aged man during his exploration of the Ancient Cultivation Cave with Ruan Jingtian and others years ago.
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