62: Ruins Trap

However, weighing the Storage Pouch in his hand, Wang Ning, who was usually stern, revealed a hint of a smile.

Originally, Wang Ning didn't want to do this; after all, it was a robbery, and who would even strip someone of their clothes?

But he couldn't help it; Li Xingyan had given him too much.

Moreover, he also knew about the three-year agreement between Li Xingyan and Tian Linfeng.

Now that the three-year agreement was approaching, based on Wang Ning's understanding of Li Xingyan,

Li Xingyan would definitely go to the appointment.

However, as long as he went to the Spirit Beast Sect for the appointment, he would inevitably offend the Spirit Beast Sect, regardless of victory or defeat.

Therefore, since he was going to offend them sooner or later, he might as well offend them thoroughly.

"Villains, you two villains! Senior Brother Gu will definitely avenge us!"

"Who is this Senior Brother Gu you speak of?" Li Xingyan curiously stepped forward.

"Hmph!" The person proudly turned his head away.

"Hmm?"

Li Xingyan threateningly shook his large fist.

The person shivered and could only reluctantly say, "Senior Brother Gu is the True Disciple leading us this time, a Foundation Establishment Cultivator."

At this moment, Wang Ning walked over, "During the fight just now, someone seemed to have sent a distress signal in the chaos. It seems we need to leave."

"Mm!" Li Xingyan nodded gravely and left with Wang Ning.

A moment later, a handsome young man, riding a fierce white tiger, arrived here.

Looking at the Spirit Beast Sect Disciples stripped of their clothes and tied to the ground, Gu Qing suppressed his anger and asked coldly, "Who did this?"

"It was these two Loose Cultivators." Someone, relying on memory, conjured two images in the air, which were Li Xingyan and Wang Ning after their disguises.

Although Li Xingyan had disguised himself, the ring hanging around his neck still exposed his identity.

Therefore, with just one glance, Gu Qing recognized Li Xingyan's true identity.

"I wondered who had such guts; it turns out to be this little bastard. Since that's the case, I'll teach this kid a lesson on behalf of Junior Brother Tian."

"Chase them!"

With that, Gu Qing, riding his Wind-Chasing Tiger, took the lead and soared into the sky... Time flew by, and three days passed.

During these three days, with Fire Old's secret help, they easily shook off the pursuit of the Spirit Beast Sect and others.

They then arrived at a hidden place, quietly waiting for the ruins to open.

Night.

Night fell, and the mountains were silent.

Tonight, the mountains were shrouded in a thick darkness.

The rolling mountains, like sleeping giant beasts, lay dormant in the night.

The usual noisy chirping of insects and birds had disappeared, leaving only the rustling of wind through the leaves and the occasional low roar of a Yao Beast, adding a touch of eeriness and Kill.

Suddenly, a terrifying earthquake shattered the silence. Immediately after, a dazzling pillar of light shot up from deep within the mountain range, like a sharp sword, tearing through the heavy night sky!

The pillar of light initially resembled a tiny stream of light, but in an instant, it expanded several times, radiating brilliant light that illuminated the surrounding hundred li as brightly as day.

And that light also contained abundant Spiritual Qi; as soon as it appeared, the violent Spiritual Qi pulverized the surrounding trees and rocks!

Within the pillar of light, a phantom of an ancient ruin was vaguely visible, suspended in mid-air, exuding an ancient and mysterious aura.

The outline of the ruin gradually became clear; it was a majestic complex of palaces and towering peaks, with pavilions and terraces arranged in an orderly fashion, and Spirit Medicine on the peaks emitting an alluring glow.

The opening of the ruin, naturally, was like a giant stone thrown into a calm lake, instantly stirring up a thousand waves!

For a time, crowds surged, and countless Cultivators hiding in the shadows appeared from all directions, rushing towards the pillar of light.

They either flew on Flying Swords, rode Spirit Beasts, or used movement techniques, each moving like lightning, transforming into streaks of light, vying to be the first to enter the ruin's entrance.

"It's the ruin, the ruin has opened!"

"Brothers, charge!"

The shouts of the Cultivators, the roar of magic formulas, and the clash of Magic Treasures intertwined, echoing through the sky. In an instant, the once-silent mountain range transformed into a battlefield!

A young Cultivator in a green robe, with a stern expression, wielded a Flying Sword; as the sword light flickered, he repelled several Cultivators blocking his path, and with a flash of his figure, he disappeared into the pillar of light.

Another middle-aged Cultivator in a golden robe threw out a Spirit Talisman to block the attacks of surrounding Cultivators, while simultaneously forming hand seals, transforming into a golden light that merged into the pillar of light.

There was also a burly Cultivator who, relying on his powerful Physical Body, forcibly withstood others' attacks, let out a roar, and, with a figure like a mountain, forcefully squeezed into the pillar of light.

"Why is the commotion so great?" Li Xingyan had doubts, but seeing the pillar of light gradually shrinking, he and Wang Ning still rushed over.

But upon reaching the pillar of light, Li Xingyan hesitated again.

"What's wrong?"

Wang Ning asked from the side.

Li Xingyan shook his head and said, "It's too regular, so regular it's like something described in a storybook."

"It's a pity that teacher has fallen into a deep sleep again, otherwise he would definitely be able to see the problem with this ruin."

During this time, in order to prepare for the three-year agreement, Fire Old would occasionally fall into a deep sleep to recuperate, fearing any accidents when the appointment came.

This left Li Xingyan to decide many things on his own.

Upon hearing this, Wang Ning immediately realized something was amiss, because he didn't seem to have noticed any Disciples from those Sects and Families.

"Get lost!"

Just then, a rude voice came from behind. Wang Ning directly reached out and grabbed the person, throwing him into the pillar of light.

"Ah~"

A mournful scream echoed, and Li Xingyan and Wang Ning exchanged glances, then quickly retreated.

"Attack!"

Just then, a loud roar echoed through the sky, scattering the dark clouds and letting moonlight stream into the mountain forest.

In an instant, several pillars of light rose, and a gigantic screen condensed, enveloping the mountain forest for dozens of li around.

"This is a Formation?"

Li Xingyan and Wang Ning frantically retreated, directly escaping into the forest below.

At this moment, Li Xingyan finally realized what was wrong.

It was the same method: using an event to attract Cultivators to gather, and then using a Formation to trap everyone.

Only this time, it was designed by the Great Zhou Dynasty, using the lives of those Loose Cultivators to lure demonic Cultivators into the trap.

"Wan Hun, where will you run this time?"

True Monarch Qingxu of the Asked Dao Academy flew high into the sky, forming hand seals, and a colossal, ancient phantom that covered the sky and moon slowly emerged.

"Roar!"

As if a roar from ancient times, the sea of clouds dispersed, and countless trees, hundreds of meters tall, were uprooted, revealing the disheveled figures of Li Xingyan and Wang Ning.

Outside the Formation, a Spirit Beast Sect Disciple saw their figures and immediately exclaimed excitedly, "Senior Brother Gu, look, isn't that Li Xingyan?"

Gu Qing focused his gaze and immediately smirked, "I didn't expect those two to not be teleported away, but the upcoming battle will be enough to shatter them to pieces!"