428: Large array, exploration

You readily agreed, stating that while opening the spatial rift, you would absolutely not lay a finger on the treasures contained within.

"Hahaha, good! Worthy brother, with those words from you, this seat can rest easy."

Guang Yangzi laughed heartily.

While you loudly echoed his sentiments on the surface, you were sneering repeatedly in your heart.

There was no other reason.

The very moment Guang Yangzi proposed the target location, your Crisis Awareness sent you a warning at the same time.

Although this warning was not intense, it proved beyond a doubt that the spatial rift was not safe.

There were only two possible reasons for this warning.

The first was that Guang Yangzi simply wanted to harm you, and the second was that Guang Yangzi wanted to use you for some ulterior motive.

Of course, regardless of which one it was, you didn't take it to heart at all.

Because, although Guang Yangzi's strength was considerable, there was still a gap compared to yours.

No matter what schemes or tricks he used, they could not pose a fatal threat to you.

Just like that, you began to reside temporarily within the Guangyu Chamber of Commerce.

You inquired about various pieces of information while waiting for Guang Yangzi to come and find you to set off.

However, to your surprise, this wait lasted for several years.

When Guang Yangzi found you again, five years had already passed.

"Worthy brother, I am truly sorry."

"To make up for this, I am willing to give you one additional strand of special Chaos Spiritual Energy after the matter is accomplished."

"That is acceptable, but I also hope that you, Fellow Daoist, can pay a portion of the previously agreed-upon reward in advance."

You spoke softly.

Hearing this, Guang Yangzi did not hesitate at all and immediately took out three strands of special Chaos Spiritual Energy.

You calmly tucked them away, but in your heart, you were weighing your options.

Because as time had passed little by little over these years, the warning from your Crisis Awareness had grown increasingly stronger.

At this moment, the intensity of the warning from your Crisis Awareness was nearing the point where it could threaten your life.

This left you unsure of what to do for a moment.

However, after deliberating for a long time, you ultimately decided to go and check out the spatial rift that Guang Yangzi spoke of.

Because although this trip was dangerous, since it could make a Peak 18th Realm Cultivator like Guang Yangzi attach such importance to it, it likely concealed a great secret.

It might even... be related to a higher Realm.

Carrying a nervous mood, you and Guang Yangzi set off.

After you, eight other people successively joined your team.

The aura on these eight people varied, but without exception, they were all Peak 18th Realm Cultivators.

Especially one pale-faced existence among them.

Although his aura was still within the scope of the 18th Realm, you faintly sensed a feeling of crisis from him.

You knew that this was due to your Crisis Awareness.

Aside from Guang Yangzi, this person was also a source of crisis.

You tried your best to keep your distance from him while glancing at him occasionally.

"Hehe, Fellow Daoist, what are you looking at?"

A voice suddenly entered your ears.

The Cultivator you were observing turned his head slightly at the same time, casting an unkind look in your direction.

"It is nothing, I just felt that you, Fellow Daoist, resemble an old acquaintance of mine."

You calmly cupped your hands in salute and followed closely behind Guang Yangzi, continuing on the journey.

Although you already knew the other party harbored malicious intentions, you did not want any extra trouble; you only wanted to see that spatial rift quickly.

Soon, you arrived at the place Guang Yangzi had mentioned.

The Chaos Qi here was extremely dense; even you, as Peak 18th Realm Cultivators, felt immense pressure.

"Guang Yangzi, is this the place you spoke of?"

"Hmph, this place is not as easy as you described. If you want this old man to continue taking action for you, you must pay more!"

"That is right, Guang Yangzi. Based on the density of the Chaos Qi here, even we face immense pressure just to take action. Your previous reward is absolutely insufficient."

"..."

As if they had discussed it beforehand, the many Cultivators brought by Guang Yangzi all spoke up, demanding higher prices on the spot.

Although he looked displeased, he did not say much, instead increasing the reward for everyone.

Soon, after hearing a price they were satisfied with, everyone took action.

All kinds of attacks bombarded the spatial rift, quickly causing it to tremble repeatedly.

But to everyone's surprise, although the spatial rift trembled repeatedly, there was no sign of it being torn open.

It remained as sturdy as before, completely unable to allow a Cultivator to pass through.

"Everyone, this will not do."

"Although this seat promised to pay you regardless of success or failure, it is clear that you have not used your full strength."

"Are you taking this seat for a fool?"

Hearing this, everyone increased their offensive.

But what surprised them even more was that even with everyone giving their all, they still had not torn open the spatial rift before them.

"What the hell is this?! In all my years, I have never seen such a sturdy spatial rift."

"These attacks are the limit of what we can unleash. If we cannot tear it open at this level, I fear we truly cannot do it."

"Forget it. I don't think there is any need for us to stay here any longer. Guang Yangzi, quickly produce the reward so we can be on our way."

"..."

As everyone began to back out, Guang Yangzi's expression grew increasingly gloomy.

However, he could not refuse them; after all, they had indeed given their all, which could not be faked.

In desperation, Guang Yangzi had no choice but to take out the previously promised rewards, preparing to distribute them to the many Cultivators.

However, it was at this moment that the Cultivator who made you feel a sense of crisis spoke up.

"Everyone, do not be anxious. I have a plan."

"I possess a Formation. It can fuse the power of ten people together, forming an extremely powerful force."

"Although we were unable to blast open the spatial rift just now, we were very close to success."

"As long as we utilize this Formation of mine, it should not be a problem to blast it open."

Hearing this, Guang Yangzi was overjoyed and immediately asked everyone to try again.

While the others were slightly dissatisfied, after considering the reward for success, they decided to try one more time.

Everyone stood in the ten positions of the Formation.

But at the same time, the Formation began to frantically drain everyone's power!