A dead end? Gu Zhiyun is in despair!

“Hmph, a Qi Refining Realm ant, plus a Foundation Establishment Realm lass.”

“Heh, you’ve got some guts, daring to stick your hands into our bowl!”

The Three Brothers of Blood Fiend slowly walked in front of the two, their faces grim and menacing as they stared at the weak Gu Zhiyun and Li Fan.

“Pah!”

“You three beasts!”

“Utterly heartless!”

“You’ll all die without a burial place sooner or later!”

Seeing the three approach, Li Fan, surprisingly, became defiant and started cursing them out.

He felt this was a hopeless situation, with almost no chance of survival.

Since that was the case, what was there to be polite about?

Better to curse these three beasts to hell before he died!

“Bold!”

“As expected of a Genius who can comprehend Sword Intent!”

“But unfortunately, you’re about to experience my methods!”

Hearing Li Fan still dare to curse, Blood Fiend, already in a foul mood, flew into a rage and was about to step forward to torment Li Fan.

“Hey, wait!”

“Stop!”

“Killing us won’t do you any good!”

Watching Blood Fiend walk towards Li Fan, Gu Zhiyun propped herself up and called out to him.

“Oh?”

“What do you mean?”

“What do you want to say?”

Blood Fiend’s movements indeed stopped, his gloomy gaze falling upon Gu Zhiyun, allowing Li Fan to temporarily escape a calamity.

“How was that Formation Plate earlier?”

“Impressive, wasn’t it?”

Blood Fiend’s stare was vicious, but Gu Zhiyun, far from being afraid, even managed a slight smile.

“Damn it, you wretched woman, you dare to mention it!”

“That Formation Plate was your doing?!”

At the mention of that Formation Plate, Blood Fiend almost fumed with anger!

If not for that thing earlier, how could a mere Qi Refining Realm ant, even if he miraculously comprehended Sword Intent, be a match for their three brothers?

But the opponent, relying on that bizarre Formation Plate, had them running around like dogs!

In the end, if he hadn't ruthlessly used the life-saving jade talisman bestowed by that Lord, that brat might have truly escaped unharmed this time!

At that time, once the news of the Secret Realm leaked, wouldn't all their efforts over the past two months be in vain?

Thinking of this, he wished he could immediately grind these two people into dust to vent his hatred!

Gu Zhiyun keenly noticed the fleeting killing intent on Blood Fiend’s body.

Therefore, she quickly continued, “That’s right, that Formation Plate was my doing.”

“I am a highly accomplished Formation Master.”

“You know what that means, right?”

Gu Zhiyun didn’t say more; she knew Blood Fiend would understand her meaning.

“You mean you can help me open the Formation here?”

As expected, Blood Fiend immediately understood.

“Big brother, don’t believe her!”

“Who knows what schemes this lass is cooking up?”

“If you ask me, we should just report this Secret Realm. With its scale, we might receive a huge reward.”

Seeing that his elder brother seemed tempted, Poison Scorpion quickly tried to dissuade him.

Having caused such a commotion just now, he was afraid that the situation here would be discovered.

He didn't care if others discovered it,

but if it reached the ears of that Lord, that would be very bad indeed!

Therefore, he was now panicking, and his interest in this Secret Realm waned once more.

“Third brother, don’t rush. If there’s truly no hope, it’s not too late to report it.”

“Don’t worry, if anything goes wrong, I’ll take responsibility!”

Seeing Poison Scorpion retreat, Blood Fiend also understood the reason.

After a brief reassurance, he turned to Gu Zhiyun again: “Why should I believe you?”

“Besides, even without you, I’ll figure out the Formation core here sooner or later.”

“Pfft!”

“Hahahahaha…”

As soon as he finished speaking, Gu Zhiyun burst out laughing, the mockery on her face undisguised.

“Damn it, what are you laughing at?!”

Blood Fiend clenched his hands and asked through gritted teeth.

“I’m laughing at how pitifully stupid you are.”

“You’ve been guarding this Secret Realm for so long, and you still haven’t figured out its origin, have you?”

“Well, I’ll tell you, it’s the Legacy Secret Realm of the ancient Formation Dao Emperor, and it contains the legendary Emperor Scripture!”

At these words, the Three Brothers of Blood Fiend were instantly stunned!

What Gu Zhiyun said was true; they had guarded this place for two months but indeed had no idea of the Secret Realm’s true origin.

“You… you’re saying… it’s true?!”

Black Wind recovered, his breathing becoming heavy, and he immediately asked with red eyes!

“Why would I lie to you?”

“Do you see the patterns on that gate?”

“Those are manifestations of Emperor Dao Law!”

Following Gu Zhiyun’s words, the Three Brothers of Blood Fiend quickly looked at the patterns on the door.

But besides feeling extremely profound, they couldn't discern anything more.

“Does it feel unfathomably profound?”

“That’s right.”

“This is the characteristic of an Emperor’s Secret Realm.”

“And the Formation on the periphery of this Secret Realm is a kind of test.”

“The core of this Formation is constantly changing. Let alone using ten thousand people to explore, even a hundred thousand or a million wouldn’t help!”

Seeing that these three men were bluffed by her, Gu Zhiyun continued to drop bombshells.

“Then can you break the Formation here?”

Blood Fiend pondered for a long time before asking.

“Of course I can!”

“Otherwise, why would I be here?”

Gu Zhiyun’s tone was matter-of-fact.

“Alright, I’ll give you a chance to live. Undo the Formation here, and I’ll spare your lives.”

Blood Fiend thought for a moment and then compromised.

He understood that if the Formation here was truly as Gu Zhiyun said, with its core constantly changing, then no matter how hard he tried, he wouldn’t be able to undo it.

But this Secret Realm contained the legendary Emperor Scripture, and he absolutely could not give up.

Thus, the only hope lay with Gu Zhiyun.

Of course, he also knew that Gu Zhiyun would absolutely not help them so obediently.

So, he directly waved his hand and seized Li Fan.

“You!”

“What do you mean by this?!”

Watching Blood Fiend suddenly pick up the dying Li Fan, Gu Zhiyun frowned and asked.

“Nothing, just making you behave.”

“Remember, if you can’t undo the Formation here within one hour…”

“Then your companion here, perhaps, will only be able to…”

At this point, Blood Fiend’s murderous intent was fully revealed. He immediately extended his hand and slapped Li Fan’s arm.

“Ugh ah!”

“You… you beast… beast!”

Instantly, Li Fan let out a terrible scream.

That beast, Blood Fiend, had just directly shattered the bones in his right arm.

His arm was now crippled!

“You!!”

“How dare you?!”

This scene made Gu Zhiyun’s eyes widen suddenly.

Looking at Li Fan’s miserable state, she couldn’t bear it.

But at this moment, she had no way to save Li Fan.

“Understood?”

“If you understand, then act quickly.”

“Don’t let my patience run out!”

Blood Fiend’s chilling words came, filling Gu Zhiyun’s heart with shock and anger.

Indeed, trying to deceive these cruel and ruthless psychopaths was not that simple.

But right now, she could only try her best to buy time for herself and Li Fan to survive!

So, she said no more, turned, and walked into the Formation.

“With my Formation Dao attainments, passing the test and successfully entering the Secret Realm on my own is not difficult.”

“But to completely break this entire grand Formation and let these idiots enter is simply impossible.”

“It would even be extremely difficult to bring just one person.”

“So… to escape with our lives, we can only think of another way.”

“Hmm, perhaps I can do this!”

Swallowing a Medicinal Pill for healing,

Gu Zhiyun silently healed her injuries while pondering a way to escape.

After recalling her previous failed experience, she quickly formed a plan.

Thus, she sat cross-legged on the periphery of the Formation, pretending to break the Formation.

She also muttered Formation incantations that sounded profound and mysterious to the Three Brothers of Blood Fiend.

Soon, time flew by, and one hour was about to pass.

And Blood Fiend was already getting impatient.

“Are you done yet?!”

“If not, don’t blame me for being ruthless!”

Looking at Gu Zhiyun still sitting cross-legged without moving, Blood Fiend immediately threatened her.

“What’s the rush?!”

“This is a Formation personally set up by a Great Emperor; how could it be easily broken by anyone?”

Hearing this, Gu Zhiyun also feigned impatience and retorted.

“…”

“Then I’ll give you another hour. If it still doesn’t work, you’ll all die!”

Blood Fiend felt that Gu Zhiyun had a point, so he gave her another hour.

Time flew by, and the second hour was also approaching its end.

At this moment, Gu Zhiyun, who was sitting cross-legged on the periphery of the Formation, suddenly stood up, her small face lighting up with joy, and she quickly shouted: “Quick, come over here!”

“I’ve successfully opened a path, but it can only last for a few breaths!”

“Hurry up!”

Hearing this, the Three Brothers of Blood Fiend didn’t even have time to think. They casually threw Li Fan aside and instantly rushed over!

However, as soon as they entered the Formation, they saw Gu Zhiyun reveal a triumphant smile.

The next moment, an astonishing force slammed towards the three of them.

“Oh no, we’ve been tricked!”

“Quickly, block it!”

The three men regained their senses, their eyes splitting with rage, and immediately activated their spiritual power to defend.

But under that immense power, they were still heavily slammed out of the Formation.

In this gap, Gu Zhiyun quickly came to Li Fan, preparing to take him and flee.

But before they could act, three figures, carrying strong winds, landed heavily in front of them, blocking all their escape routes.

Amidst the flying dust, the figures of the Three Brothers of Blood Fiend reappeared.

At this moment, apart from their slightly torn clothes, they were actually completely unharmed!

“How could this be?!”

Seeing this scene, Gu Zhiyun was utterly horrified, frozen on the spot, her face drained of all color.

She had calculated everything, using the backlash of the blood fiend Qi accumulated by the Formation, which had enough power to severely injure or even kill Golden Core Cultivators.

But why were these three people in front of her completely unharmed?!

“You wretched woman! You tricked us twice! Die for me!”

Blood Fiend was now consumed by rage, no longer bothering to say another word of nonsense.

He took a step forward, powerful spiritual energy gathering in his palm, about to strike down this woman who dared to toy with him.

However, just as he was about to make his move, a hand rested on his shoulder.

“Big brother, wait.”

The one who spoke was Poison Scorpion.

“Third brother, what are you doing?!” Blood Fiend roared, his savage killing intent almost materializing.

“Big brother, wouldn’t killing her just like that be too easy for her?”

Poison Scorpion’s face wore a sinister smile.

His gaze was glued to Gu Zhiyun,

sweeping over her from head to toe without restraint, filled with undisguised greed and depravity.

“This little beauty is a rare Formation Master, perhaps her physique is different from others?”

Poison Scorpion licked his lips and slowly walked towards Gu Zhiyun, who was completely stunned.

“You… you stay away!”

“Get lost!”

Seeing this, Gu Zhiyun subconsciously took a step back, her voice trembling slightly.

She wasn't afraid of death, but she was afraid of what this man was about to do.

That naked look, treating her as a plaything,

made her body turn cold, and an unprecedented fear began to surge in her heart!

“Get lost?”

Poison Scorpion seemed to have heard the greatest joke.

He let out a strange laugh, stopped in his tracks, and savored Gu Zhiyun’s desperate look of terror.

“Hehehe, in a moment, you’ll be crying and begging me not to get lost.”

With that, he reached out his hand, slowly, with the pleasure of toying with prey,

towards Gu Zhiyun’s face, which, despite being smudged with some dust, was still clear and beautiful.

“It’s over.”

Gu Zhiyun’s heart instantly sank to the bottom, and an endless sense of despair engulfed her in an instant.

She wanted to commit suicide to preserve her purity!

But at this moment, the pressure from the Three Brothers of Blood Fiend began to bear down on her,

and with her already injured body, she couldn’t move at all!

She could only be slaughtered.

After understanding her predicament, Gu Zhiyun could only close her eyes in despair, allowing tears of humiliation to stream down her face.

However, just as Poison Scorpion’s dirty fingers were about to touch her.

A furious roar, carrying endless killing intent, suddenly came from afar like a thunderclap from the Nine Heavens, then echoed throughout the entire valley!

“You Black Fiend Sect scum, come out and face your death!”