The cultivator who escaped from the formation not only had a pale face but also suffered obvious injuries. A voice came from inside, "Anyone else who breaks the formation will be killed without mercy!"
This made the cultivators outside feel extremely fortunate. While getting injured was minor, it would be disastrous if their foundation was harmed. Moreover, the fact that these cultivators were injured and thrown out shortly after entering indicated that the cultivator who set up the formation had extremely high cultivation.
One cultivator exclaimed in shock, "That's ghost fog, exactly like the ghost fog described in the books about the Ghost Fog Sea."
"Are you mistaken? The Ghost Fog Sea is in the north while we are in the south. How could the situation of the Ghost Fog Sea appear here?" Another cultivator retorted, wondering if the previous speaker was just making excuses out of embarrassment.
"I'm telling the truth! I'm not lying to you. It really is ghost fog. As soon as you enter, you'll feel disoriented, and your divine sense will be greatly restricted and even devoured by the fog. The cultivator inside must have set up this ghost fog formation." The injured cultivator insisted.
The other cultivators exchanged glances. Was it really a ghost fog formation? What was the identity of the cultivator inside?
The elder from Lingyuan Pavilion hesitated, "Did any of you find the voice just now familiar?"
"Whose voice? Who did it sound like?"
The elder shook his head, choosing not to voice his own guess. Somehow, he felt that the voice just now resembled that of Yao Dan Shi, who had arrived in Jiangyun City initially and was now Gu Yao Dan Shi. If it was really him, then the person undergoing tribulation might very well be Chi Changye. However, he also felt it was unlikely. Would these two really come all the way here to undergo tribulation?The cultivators from faraway places continued to arrive behind, including demon cultivators, shocked by the momentum of the thunder tribulation. However, some people did not listen to advice and insisted on entering the mist array. Not long after, screams were heard, but this time no cultivators were thrown out. So the cultivators inside released the words "kill without mercy", not just to intimidate them.
Now everyone became honest.
The initial judgment was correct. This is indeed the Ghost Mist Array, arranged by Xiao Pangzi and Moyu, covering a wide range. At this moment, the nearby sea area is covered by the ghost mist. All situations within the mist can be conveyed to Guyao by Moyu. Those who entered the array did not need Guyao's help, as Moyu had already taken care of them.
Xiao Pangzi believed that if the Ghost Mist Array was combined with the Four Symbols Killing Array, the power of the formation would be greatly enhanced. When they were wandering in the west, they had such a formation assistance, and they would not be chased by the demon beast from behind.
Half a year ago, after parting ways with Sect Master Meng, Chi Changye decided to find a place to seclude himself and cultivate. After discussing with Guyao, they chose this newly arrived sea area. Yin Hua did not object and provided cover for them. The four of them disappeared without a trace on the mainland.
They found an island in the depths of this sea area. Chi Changye secludes himself, Guyao strives to improve his cultivation and alchemy skills. He wants Chi Changye to take the Infant Condensation Pill refined by him. Tian Feirong and Xiao Pangzi are also busy, one refining a spiritual weapon for crossing tribulations, and the other arranging a large array. Half a year has passed without them realizing it.
"Benefiting from the celestial materials and treasures sent by Lou Huaijing, Lianxin Fire experienced tremendous growth, and Guyao's cultivation also soared, stepping into the threshold of the Golden Core stage. Finally, the Infant Condensation Pill was successfully refined and delivered to Chichangye's temporary cave for seclusion.
Everything that followed fell into place. Upon receiving the news from his nephew, Yin Hua specially brought two Nascent Soul cultivators to protect Chichangye.
At first, Chichangye, who was defined as careless by Yin Hua, was now bathing in the thunderstorm, letting the thunder and lightning wash over his body, his entire surface covered in lightning, making it impossible to see what was happening inside.
The Nascent Soul cultivators who came with Yin Hua were very impressed: "This friend Chichang is indeed blessed with the thunder spiritual root. Crossing the thunder tribulation is stronger than other spiritual roots. Even though this thunder tribulation is much stronger than that of other cultivators, Friend Chichang is still at ease."
They naturally could see that Chichangye was using the thunder tribulation to temper his body. After crossing the tribulation, his physical body would definitely be extremely powerful.
"Yes, the thunder spiritual root is truly favored by the heavens. This friend Chichang has always had a fast cultivation speed. He previously fought evenly with Friend Yan. After crossing the tribulation, Friend Yan will no longer be a match for Friend Chichang. His combat power probably won't be much weaker than that of a mid-Nascent Soul stage cultivator."
"That's for sure." Because Yan Yuanjing is not just an ordinary early Nascent Soul stage cultivator."
People outside the formation were unable to use their divine sense to observe the situation inside, while those inside had an unobstructed view of the outside. So at this moment, Gu Yao was quite at ease regarding the external circumstances. This place was far enough that even if those cultivators who had sensed something were to hurry over, they would not make it in time. As for the cultivators from Jiang Yun City, his uncles would not even need to make a move - he, Tian Feirong and Xiao Pang were each capable of easily dealing with all of them.
Yin Hua was quite satisfied with Chi Changye. After all, he had a thunder-attributed Heavenly Spirit Root and was a sword arts genius. For such talent to appear in one person would provoke the envy of Heaven, so he took the attitude of turning a blind eye towards his association with his nephew.
Compared to Chi Changye's natural endowments, what Yin Hua was even prouder of was his nephew's outstanding qualities. Gu Yao's spirit root qualifications were extremely poor. Even with the bloodline legacy of the Heavenly Spirit Clan strengthening him, it should have been impossible for him to cultivate to late Golden Core stage in such a short period of time.
Yet Gu Yao had accomplished precisely that, which was what made Yin Hua most proud. Gu Yao had not concealed from him his research into pill refining. Those heaven-defying medicinal solutions and pills that his nephew had developed at such an early stage, even managing to increase his own qualifications several times over. If those modification medicines and pills were to be made public, it would cause an uproar throughout the entire cultivation world. Even current Yuan Ying stage cultivators would be enviously eyeing them.
"Boom boom boom!!!"
Another thunder tribulation gathered and then crashed down after brewing, even thicker and more violent than the previous ones. A long roar came from below where the figure was covered by lightning. With a punch swung towards the sky, the lightning shrouding the body was also drawn along, transforming into a long dragon that rushed upwards to meet it.
In that instant, it was as if the space there had collapsed and been crushed. Even Yuan Ying stage cultivators were unable to clearly see the specific situation. That punch had dispersed over half the might of the thunder tribulation. The remainder poured down like thunderous rain, completely immersing the figure below once more.
Gu Yao watched with concern and awe. Chi Changye's strength was unbelievable. He felt proud of him.The outside cultivators were even more shocked. Can a Yuanying cultivator really survive such a fierce tribulation? And who is the one crossing the tribulation, attracting such a strong thunder tribulation?
Suddenly, a sword struck through another thunder tribulation, leaving the onlookers speechless for a while.
"Who do you think is crossing the tribulation?"
"I think there's only one person."
"Yes, with that swordsmanship, who else on the Qianhao Continent could it be?"
"Look at that sword, manipulating and dispersing the thunder tribulation energy in mid-air."
"Doesn't this further prove the identity of the tribulator?"
Elder Fushu of Lingyuan Pavilion sighed, "It's really him. The one who expelled the cultivator into the array before should be Master Guyao Dan, and the tribulator is indeed Chi Changye.
Most of the cultivators who came here knew about the experiences of the two in Jiangyun City. At this moment, they couldn't help but feel emotional. Even the demon cultivator who had contact with Chi Changye in the Ten Thousand Mountains rushed over. Initially, they never expected to encounter a familiar cultivator, especially the tiger demon. Upon hearing the thunderous sound, it wanted to flee with its tail between its legs. It had barely escaped the shadow brought by that guy, and now faced an even greater one."The tiger demon still hoped to regain its territory one day, but seeing everyone else reaching the Nascent Soul stage while he lingered at the Core Formation stage, he felt utterly desolate.
Each thunder tribulation was stronger than the last. An ordinary cultivator might not have been able to endure it, but the person crossing the tribulation at this moment did so without any external aid, relying solely on their own strength.
Then, a resounding dragon roar echoed, and a purple thunder dragon leaped out from below, fiercely colliding with the descending thunder tribulation from above.
"Boom!!!"
It was as if all other sounds had vanished, leaving only the indelible impression of the fearless purple thunder dragon. When the voices returned, the onlooking cultivators exclaimed, "It's indeed Chi Changye!"
Chi Changye had already gained fame for his sword energy and entry into the realm of sword intent, attracting countless aspiring sword cultivators. Seeing the appearance of the purple thunder dragon at this moment left no doubt about the identity of the tribulator; it had become Chi Changye's signature.
"Is Chi Changye crossing the tribulation here?" A figure drifted over from a distance, arriving in an instant and addressing the cultivators present, "Is Guyao also here?"
As soon as this person released their aura, the expressions of the cultivators present changed drastically. This was a Nascent Soul cultivator. When had Jiangyun City ever seen a Nascent Soul cultivator? The pressure nearly made the Core Formation cultivators kneel.
The arrival was unwelcome! A thought flashed through Elder Fushu's mind from Lingyuan Pavilion. Someone quickly answered, "It is indeed Chi Changye. Didn't Master Guyao say he and Chi Changye are Dao companions, always inseparable? I believe they are together in the array at this moment."
This person was the cultivator who had initially escaped from the array while injured. Their words now carried malice, which suited the intentions of the Nascent Soul cultivator. He laughed heartily, "Truly a case of finding what you seek when least expected! Excellent! My opportunity has arrived as expected!"The Nascent Soul cultivator laughed heartily as he plunged into the misty array. With the pressure lifted, the other cultivators breathed a sigh of relief and distanced themselves from the informant. Despite Guyao sparing his life earlier, he had betrayed Guyao without hesitation, seemingly holding a grudge against him.
"Elder, will our friends Chi and Guyao be alright? This senior Nascent Soul cultivator doesn't seem friendly." A cultivator from Lingyuan Pavilion anxiously asked the presiding elder.
The elder furrowed his brows slightly, "They should be fine. I believe they wouldn't be unprepared for the current situation. Isn't it said that Guyao's uncle is a Nascent Soul cultivator? He might be protecting them within the array."
"That's a relief." The cultivator felt somewhat reassured. Chi Changye and Guyao had once stayed in Jiangyun City, which brought pride to the local cultivators. They didn't want Chi Changye to encounter any trouble because of a scheming Nascent Soul cultivator.
The informant's face turned pale. Could there really be a Nascent Soul cultivator protecting them inside? If he had known, he wouldn't have dared to enter the array no matter how much courage he was given.
Before the Nascent Soul cultivator entered the array, Guyao and the others had already noticed him. Although lacking Chi Changye, they still had the Three Talents Killing Array, along with the powerful weapon, the Great Ocean Banner. So when the Nascent Soul cultivator entered the array, Guyao immediately activated the killing array. They had spared the Core Formation cultivators, but for this clearly malicious Nascent Soul cultivator, they would show no mercy. If they didn't kill him, they would have failed as Guyao!
Three Core Formation cultivators rushed to attack the Nascent Soul cultivator. Even the Nascent Soul cultivator who came with Yin Hua didn't know whether to admire their courage or pity their foolishness. "Lord, don't you want us to help?"
However, with a Nascent Soul initial stage cultivator and the misty array working in tandem, any one of them could easily incapacitate him.Yin Hua chuckled and flicked his sleeve, squinting his eyes as he said, "Let them try. It's time for them to exercise. When they are unable to cope, we can make our move."
Even the sect master was at ease with his nephew's actions, so they were even less likely to intervene at this moment. They kept an eye on the heavenly tribulation and monitored Guyao and the others' battle, ready to intervene at any time.
The Nascent Soul cultivator paid no attention to the mist outside, solely focused on Guyao, whom everyone was searching for. He would soon be in his hands. How could he not be pleased?
As for Chi Changye, perhaps when he reached the Nascent Soul stage, he might not even have the strength to fight. Just after crossing the tribulation, how much fighting power could he have? In this cultivator's view, he could be easily crushed with just a flick of his finger.
Thinking about capturing these two prodigies of the world would soon establish his reputation on the continent.
But soon he found himself trapped in a maze. He should have walked out of the mist by now, but it was still all foggy around him.
"Hmph, just a petty trick. What can it do to me?" With a shake around him, the mist seemed about to disperse. However, at that moment, the surroundings suddenly changed, and the Nascent Soul cultivator found himself in a jungle covered with a green strip-like substance, incredibly hard and sharp. What was this?
Although he didn't know what it was, the Nascent Soul cultivator remained disdainful. In his view, this was definitely a formation set up by a Foundation Establishment cultivator. Why would a Nascent Soul cultivator need to resort to such things? The more he thought about it, the more assured he became. It was just a Foundation Establishment cultivator; he, a Nascent Soul cultivator, could easily capture him.
"Be broken by me!"
The Nascent Soul cultivator summoned his spiritual weapon and thrust it towards a certain spot. However, instead of the expected collapse of the formation, the entire strip-like substance went into a frenzy and surged towards him like a dense swarm, intent on binding him tightly.