367: Risking one's life

Perhaps because they were already close to the tomb of that Golden Core True Person, the resistance the four encountered was significantly stronger than before.

Especially this darkness where Divine Sense could not penetrate, and the Gu amplified by the formation.

The four hurried forward, but even as they increased their speed, the Space within this formation seemed endless, with no end in sight.

Crack—

The Second Order defensive formation condensed by Song Zhan completely shattered, and the darkness once again encroached upon everyone.

And the Black Abyss Gu hidden in the darkness did not stop attacking.

Once contaminated by this thing, although it wouldn't cause Life-threatening danger, under its powerful corrosive ability, it would greatly affect their subsequent judgment.

Song Zhan had no choice but to condense another formation, supporting the Space for the four of them.

This time his formation deployment speed was slower than before. If he hadn't engraved the formation into a specialized array disc beforehand, it would have been even slower.

Deploying a Second Order formation also consumed a significant amount of magic power.

Bang bang bang—

The Gu hit the light shield, making crackling sounds like falling raindrops, and large patches of black marks were also eroding the entire formation.

They did not have much Time.

At this moment, the four also realized that this darkness should be a formation that combined attack and Space.

In the path of Array formation, a First-Order Array Master can only deploy Formations with a single function, a Second-Order Formation Master has dual functions, and a Third-Order Array Master has triple.

As of now, no one would believe that Golden Core True Person was just an ordinary Second-Order Formation Master.

If he was a Third-Order Array Master, then this darkness might possess other abilities.

Array Formation has six major categories and six major functions: besides attack and Space, there are also defense, Restriction, Cultivation, and trapping enemies.

If it was a Third-Order enemy-trapping Formation, then it would be somewhat difficult for them to get out.

"Senior Brother, are you confident?" Shangguan Qianxue asked, looking at Song Zhan who was using an array disc for deduction.

Song Zhan furrowed his brows tightly and said in a deep voice, "Help me protect the Dharma, I'll figure out a way to deduce this formation."

After speaking, he took out another golden array disc, planning to deduce and calculate using both array discs simultaneously.

This was a huge drain on Divine Sense and greatly depended on an Array Master's skill level.

Facing this darkness, Song Zhan no longer intended to hold back.

"Okay."

Shangguan Qianxue agreed, and the emerald green treasured sword in her hand was raised with a boom, stirring up large swathes of sword light.

The sharp sword light was particularly conspicuous in the darkness, slashing directly towards the incoming Black Abyss Gu.

Zhou Luo and Dragon Cloudfrost exchanged glances and also did not choose to stand by, both taking action and beginning to destroy the attacks in the darkness.

It was at this moment that a strong counterattack from this formation was completely triggered.

They saw that the originally dense darkness suddenly gave rise to white mist. The mist intertwined with the darkness, making the scene before them begin to appear both real and illusory, distorting the original Space.

This formation also possessed defensive functions; it was indeed a Third-Order Spell formation.

The four felt a chill in their hearts, not daring to be negligent, and could only continue to attack.

However, under the influence of the mist, their spiritual energy became sluggish, and their bodies felt as if they were carrying a mountain, their movements slowing down considerably.

A Third-Order Spell formation was not something that could be dealt with so easily.

At this moment, Dragon Cloudfrost finally displayed her strength.

She held a seven-colored spiritual umbrella. The umbrella opened, and seven-colored light flowed above it. Streaks of terrifying power continuously spread out in all directions, dispelling the mist and darkness that had originally converged.

She pushed her right hand forward, and the seven-colored spiritual umbrella emitted dazzling light in the darkness. Wherever it passed, the darkness was pierced, and even the Black Abyss Gu were struck down.

Shangguan Qianxue and Zhou Luo were both startled in their hearts.

They sensed a vast power from the seven-colored spiritual umbrella. That power was fierce and strong, far more terrifying than the High Grade Foundation Establishment magic tool they had encountered before.

This was a peak-grade Foundation Establishment magic tool.

As expected of someone from the imperial family, she actually possessed such a powerful magic tool.

One should know that in the entire Immortal City, not a single peak-grade Foundation Establishment magic tool had appeared on the market.

Magic tools of this level usually only existed within behemoths like Immortal Sects.

Furthermore, according to Shangguan Qianxue's knowledge, within the entire Sect, aside from the core disciples, perhaps only those who stepped into the Golden Core Realm had the ability to control it.

At this moment, the two had a clearer understanding of Dragon Cloudfrost's strength.

Since Dragon Cloudfrost had taken out an item of this level, Shangguan Qianxue was not to be outdone.

She took out a High Grade Second Order Talismans and slapped it into the air.

Above the Talismans, golden light shone brightly, and strong winds raged. The intense hurricane seemed to want to blow away all the dark mist, which was extremely terrifying.

In the darkness, the figures of the two women appeared particularly imposing.

Facing the Third-Order Spell formation, they appeared serious and solemn, not daring to be negligent in the slightest.

In contrast, Zhou Luo quietly returned to the scene, standing beside Song Zhan, holding the Fuyao Magic Sword, and softly said, "Daoist friend Song, I will protect the Dharma for you."

Song Zhan felt speechless in his heart.

He didn't expect this guy to be so shameless, letting the two women charge ahead while he hid beside him.

"No need, go and help them," Song Zhan refused.

"How can that be? We're still counting on you to lead us out," Zhou Luo said with a serious face, staying close by his side without moving.

Song Zhan was helpless and could only continue to focus on breaking the formation.

Besides the four of them, in the darkness, the two Foundation Establishment cultivators who had come for Dragon Cloudfrost also snuck in here.

Neither of them was an Array Master, but relying on the special items in their hands, they found the location of the four.

"Now might be a good opportunity to act," one person transmitted via voice.

He saw the seven-colored light spreading in the darkness, knowing it was Dragon Cloudfrost's Life-bound magic tool, and immediately made a decision.

"Don't rush, this formation is very strange, there might be other unforeseen circumstances," his companion did not agree with his decision.

Facing these words, the other party also stopped saying more.

Because this person was also an Array Master, although he hadn't revealed his true Realm, in a place like this, it was definitely better to listen to the other party.

The two silently resisted the attacks in the darkness, maintaining a not-too-distant nor too-close proximity to the four.

An hour later.

Song Zhan was covered in sweat, his face slightly pale, and his magic power was severely depleted. He had to take a few more Pills to replenish his strength.

Under these circumstances, he barely managed to deduce a route.

But he couldn't be sure if this route was feasible.

So he informed the other three about this matter.

"I'll go first."

At this moment, Zhou Luo immediately stated that he would risk himself.

As soon as he spoke, it slightly startled the two women, especially Shangguan Qianxue, whose beautiful eyes flashed with a hint of surprise.

Given his personality, why would he choose to do such a thing?

Just a moment ago, he was still shamelessly hiding at the back.

This was too unusual.