A hint of surprise flashed through Liu Ming's eyes. This black-robed old man was only at the Condensation Period, but when facing Han Ye, he was much more casual than the other Crystallization Period elders of the Sunset Tribe.
"Liu, let me introduce you. This is Elder Bai Wen, a totem user of our Sunset Tribe. These two are fellow practitioners from the Middle Sky Continent." Patriarch Han Ye didn't care about the indifferent attitude of the black-robed old man at all. Instead, he introduced them to each other.
"I don't care where they come from. This is the forbidden area of our Sunset Tribe. It's better for unrelated people to leave as soon as possible." The black-robed old man glanced at Liu Ming and Han Ye, and said bluntly.
Hearing this, Liu Ming didn't have the slightest change in his expression. He looked very calm.
Seeing this, a hint of anger flashed through the eyes of the black-robed old man. Just as he was about to say something, Han Ye, who was beside him, said:
"Elder Bai Wen, don't be angry. These two fellow practitioners are distinguished guests of the tribe. Moreover, they have some understanding of the totem secret technique. That's why I brought them here to observe."
"You are also totem users?" Hearing this, the black-robed old man's anger faded a little. He looked suspiciously at Liu Ming a few times.
"I have only dabbled in the totem secret technique. I'm far inferior to Ruping." Liu Ming smiled and glanced at Qian Ruping beside him.
Only then did the black-robed old man's gaze fall on Qian Ruping. There was a hint of surprise in his eyes.
Since Qian Ruping came in, her eyes had never left the 5 totem pillars on the altar. When she heard Liu Ming's words, she finally reacted. A hint of shyness appeared on her face as she said,
"Patriarch Han, can you allow me to come closer?"
"Of course, Fellow Qian, please go ahead." Han Ye nodded without hesitation.
After that, Han Ye winked at the black-robed old man.
Although the black-robed old man looked unhappy, he still stepped aside. His eyes were fixed on Qian Ruping, and his face was full of suspicion.
Qian Ruping smiled at Han Ye to express her gratitude, and then stepped onto the altar.
Liu Ming's gaze also shifted to the five purple pillars on the altar, and he carefully sized them up.
In addition to the spirit patterns on the surface of these five purple pillars, each of them had a strange-looking beastkin statue. It looked a bit like a horse and a bit like a rhinoceros. It was very similar to the totem pillar seen in the South Barbarian Land of the Middle Sky Continent, but it was more exquisite.
As Liu Ming thought about it, a look of understanding flashed across his face. This kind of mystic art of drawing beastkin totem to borrow its power was what the Beastkin Clan was good at, and this wild continent was the origin of the Beastkin Clan. The totem techniques of the Middle Sky Continent probably originated from this wild continent.
At the same time, Qian Ruping had already walked less than ten feet away from the altar. She looked at the totem pillar closest to her.
In the following period of time, she examined the pillars one by one. It took her a full hour to examine all five pillars in detail.
Liu Ming had long been accustomed to Qian Ruping's concentration in the face of the formation dao. Han Ye's patience was also very good. He didn't show any impatience from beginning to end, but the black-robed old man on the side was a little impatient, but since the patriarch had just spoken personally, he couldn't say much.
"Your tribe's totem mystic art is really exquisite. It has its own advantages compared to our human race's enchantment." Qian Ruping turned and bowed to Patriarch Han Ye, then she said with a smile.
"Fellow Daoist Qian can understand the profoundness of our clan's totem array?" Han Ye asked in surprise.
The reason why he brought the two of them here was that he didn't think that the other party could understand the totem mystic art of the Beastkin Clan. In fact, he had other plans in mind.
Qian Ruping smiled and said, "I can't say that I understand it completely, but totem techniques and the dao of formations are essentially the same. They both try to gather the surrounding spiritual Qi of Heaven and Earth and derive a variety of offensive and defensive changes. According to my observations, your totem technique should have a purely defensive effect. It also has a hallucinatory effect that can confuse one's mind. Is that correct? "
Han Ye's eyes flashed when he heard this, but he didn't say anything. The black-robed old man standing to the side had already widened his eyes and revealed a serious expression.
Patriarch Han Ye looked at Liu Ming and suddenly laughed, "Haha, Fairy Qian is truly a formation expert. No wonder Liu holds you in such high esteem."
"Patriarch is too kind." Qian Ruping replied with her head slightly lowered.
Patriarch Han Ye chuckled and said, "Since Fellow Qian is quite insightful about the dao of formations, would you be able to give a few pointers to our totem array?"
When the black-robed old man heard this, his expression changed. Just as he was about to speak, he met Han Ye's indifferent gaze. His body suddenly grew cold and he was unable to speak.
Qian Ruping turned her head to look at Liu Ming. After receiving a look of affirmation, she lightly smiled and said, "I wouldn't dare to give pointers. However, there are some problems with the connection between your five totem pillars …"
Qian Ruping slowly pointed out a few weaknesses in the Setting Sun Tribe's totem array. Every word and sentence pointed to the core of the array.
The black-robed old man was originally somewhat dissatisfied, but after a quarter of an hour, his attitude towards Qian Ruping had completely changed. His eyes were filled with admiration as he obediently listened to her.
"The problems that Fellow Qian has just pointed out are all incisive and truly worthy of my admiration. I wonder if Fellow Qian has a way to resolve these problems? "Han Ye's gaze towards Qian Ruping became respectful. He cupped his hands in salute and asked.
Qian Ruping hesitated for a moment before Liu Ming's voice suddenly sounded in her ears, "This … this is the first time I've come into contact with this type of demon beast totem secret technique. I can only try my best, but I can't guarantee that I will be able to resolve these problems."
Han Ye immediately said, "Alright, Fairy Qian can do as you please. If you need help, feel free to ask Elder Bai Wen."
"Alright then." Qian Ruping glanced at Liu Ming and nodded.
… …
Although the Setting Sun Tribe hadn't suffered many losses from the demon beast attack, the atmosphere in the valley had become abnormally tense. The number of people patrolling the valley had increased by two or three times.
A figure flew in from the valley's city wall and landed in front of the main hall at the center of the tribe. It was Han Xin.
He walked into the main hall and after a moment, he walked out with a frown.
"Have you seen Lord Father?" Han Xin asked a guard outside the main hall.
The guard hastily replied, "Reporting to Young Master, the patriarch has just brought the two new human cultivators into Totem Castle."
Han Xin was dumbfounded when he heard this.
At this moment, the purple pillar of light that shot out from the high platform in the center of the valley suddenly flickered, and a loud rumbling sound came from it, like muffled thunder.
The purple barrier above the valley also fluctuated violently. Water-like ripples appeared and swept in all directions. The momentum was extremely astonishing.
The faces of the Setting Sun Tribe's Monster Clan changed greatly. They all looked in the direction of Totem Castle. Some Crystal Level Elders directly flew over from all over the valley.
But the gate of the castle was tightly shut, and these people could only watch.
"What's going on?"
A white-haired Monster Clan old man with long and narrow ears looked at the purple pillar of light that was constantly flickering and vibrating above the castle. He turned his head to look at the people around him and asked in a deep voice.
These people were also at a loss. Obviously, they didn't have a clue.
At this moment, a streak of light rushed over from the main hall and revealed Han Xin's figure in a flash.
"Young Master!" Several elders hurriedly saluted.
Han Xin returned the salute. He looked at the closed gate of the castle and frowned.
"Young Master, do you know what's going on? Is there something wrong with the totem pillar? "The Monster Clan old man who spoke earlier asked.
"I'm not very clear. But I just learned that father brought the two human cultivators into the castle. "Han Xin said with a flash in his eyes.
Everyone present was stunned when they heard this.
"Why would the patriarch bring two outsiders in? Could it be that this change was caused by those two people? Could it be that they intend to harm our clan? "The Monster Clan old man suddenly said with a change of expression.
When the others heard this, their expressions darkened.
"It shouldn't be. If Liu wanted to harm our clan, he wouldn't have saved me in the beginning. Moreover, since father brought them into the castle, he must have his own plans. Let's just wait and see." Han Xin pondered for a moment and said so.
When the others heard this, some nodded noncommittally, and some still looked worried.
However, no one left. Instead, more and more people began to gather around the castle.
The change in the purple light beam above the castle lasted for a quarter of an hour. Then, it finally stabilized. The purple light beam that soared into the sky was several times thicker than before, and the purple barrier over the valley was also significantly thicker.
"Kacha!"
The gate of the castle slowly opened, and three figures walked out from inside. They were Han Ye, Liu Ming, and Qian Ruping.
Han Ye wore a smile on his face. There was a faint trace of excitement on his face. Liu Ming's expression was calm, but Qian Ruping's complexion was faintly pale.
"Father, what happened just now?" Han Xin flew over and looked at Liu Ming and Qian Ruping, and asked in a soft voice.
"Oh, you don't need to panic. I just asked Daoist Qian to help me check the defensive totem array of our clan. Daoist Qian is a great formation master. Thanks to her ingenious hands, our clan's totem formation has been greatly improved. I believe that we will be able to safely pass through this beast tide. "Clan Leader Han Ye waved his hand at the crowd and laughed heartily.
The people present were shocked when they heard this. Dozens of gazes fell on Qian Ruping who was standing beside Liu Ming.
Qian Ruping seemed to be startled when she saw this. Her body subconsciously shrank slightly behind Liu Ming.
"Alright, there's nothing else here. All of you can disperse. I still have important matters to discuss with these two esteemed guests." Han Ye hastily instructed when he saw this.
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