The power that they had always feared, the power that could destroy everything within a thousand miles, had actually come from here!
More importantly, it was triggered by the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe trying to break the seal.
It was no wonder that the formation outside hadn't been shaken at all. Something had happened a few days ago … It was likely that these fellows had started it from that time.
On top of that, according to what Mu shi and Wu Shi had said, there were Otherworldly Demons sneaking into the territory of the Master Teacher Continent so that the Transcendent Mortal experts would notice them …
Previously, he was filled with bewilderment. Now, it seemed like it had something to do with the current situation.
They probably knew that breaking the seal would cause a great commotion and bring unknown danger, so they purposely sent people to let Mingshi Tang's people find out and then attack from below …
In this way, when the people of Mingshi Tang discovered that the Inhibition Formation was about to collapse, they would most likely take action to solve it. Although it was to save the common people, in fact, it would be a great help to them.
This could also explain why the power released, although the interval was ten minutes, was not as regular.
To break the seal, one had to attack as long as they had the strength. It was like swinging a sledgehammer to forge iron. There was a time interval, but it was impossible to achieve the exact same result every time.
If that's really the case, the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe should be able to communicate with the outside world …
With a grave expression, Zhang Xuan speculated in his heart.
If that was the case, they would be in grave danger. Clearly, the Otherworldly Demonic Tribe had far more information than them.
"If we don't attack the seal, the immense power emanating from the door could easily form an energy storm above the lava, pushing the lava away to form a natural passageway. Old Principal Zhang and the others would be able to make use of the storm to enter this place …" Zhang Xuan thought.
After watching for a while, Zhang Xuan finally understood and smiled bitterly.
In the end, it turned out that the reason they were unable to reach the ancient domain was not because they had found the wrong location but because he had been too idle. Using a single formation flag, he had released all of the energy within the formation. In other words, if he hadn't made a move a few days ago, the Otherworldly Demons below would have been afraid that they would be killed by the explosion, so they wouldn't have dared to continue their assault.
Similarly, after arriving here, they could still borrow the power of the storm to smoothly enter, and it wouldn't be as troublesome as before …
His good intentions turned out to be bad …
What was going on?
"Let's head back to set up the formation first. This way, we'll be able to stop those fellows, and at the same time, we won't have to worry too much …"
After figuring out what was going on, Zhang Xuan knew that there was no point in staying here any longer. Thus, he began making his way back in the direction he had come from.
It had been about four hours since Zhang Xuan had entered the lava to cultivate. The people above must have been waiting anxiously.
Before leaving, Zhang Xuan hesitated for a moment before using his soul to scoop up some lava and bring it back with him.
Considering how hot it was, Zhang Xuan decided to keep some of it for now and store it in his Storage Ring later on. Perhaps he would have a chance to use it.
Returning to his original position, Zhang Xuan called out to his clone before returning to Jin Yuan Ding.
This time, the clone was extremely obedient and did not cause any trouble. After keeping the clone into the Myriad Anthive Nest, the Myriad Anthive Cauldron flew out.
Sure enough, it was just as he had guessed. The people outside were anxious, but when they saw him come out, they all heaved a sigh of relief.
"I've already scouted out the terrain below. I'll start setting up the formation now … Everyone, get ready. We'll enter Jin Yuan Ding and wait. Once we succeed, we'll set off immediately!"
Zhang Xuan said as he scanned the surroundings.
"Alright!"
Knowing that this matter was of great importance, the crowd nodded in agreement.
Hu!
Hearing Zhang Xuan's instructions, Jin Yuan Ding bellowed, and his body immediately grew ten times larger, reaching a height of twenty to thirty meters. Following which, the crowd entered the cauldron.
"I won't be going in. I'll go with you!"
Lozosy said. Instead of following behind the crowd, she walked up to Zhang Xuan.
"It'll be safer inside the cauldron. I'm afraid that it might be dangerous for me to follow behind you …" Zhang Xuan frowned.
No matter what, it was safer to be inside the cauldron. If they were outside, it would be dangerous for them to be unable to keep up with the flow of lava.
"Don't worry, I still have some life-saving means up my sleeves," Lozosy said with a light chuckle.
"Alright!"
Seeing the confident look on Luo Ruoxin's face, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief and nodded. "That's right.
"Jin Yuan Ding, listen to my instructions. Once I give you the permission to set off, you must move out immediately!"
Zhang Xuan turned around and issued some instructions. After which, he flew up to the area where the energy was gushing out from.
It had been eight minutes since the previous eruption, and it wouldn't be long before it erupted once more.
Flicking his wrist, Zhang Xuan took out more than a hundred formation flags and placed them before him. Activating the Eye of Insight, he stared intently at the lava beneath him.
Hong long!
A moment later, Zhang Xuan sensed that the lava beneath him was starting to boil. Raising his eyebrows, he abruptly raised his hand, and a large number of formation flags immediately shot forth. They flew downward and landed at the corresponding locations of the Heaven Reversal Formation.
"Rise!"
Leaping into the air, Zhang Xuan stomped his feet, and a powerful shockwave rippled into the surroundings.
Weng!
In the blink of an eye, the stabilized formation flags came to life, and a massive formation came to life.
Hu!
At the same moment as the formation was activated, the lava beneath finally reached its limit. As if a piece of silk being torn apart, a massive crack appeared on the surface of the lava, and energy gushed toward the formation that Zhang Xuan had set up.
Hong long long!
As soon as the two came into contact with one another, the energy immediately piled up and gathered into the formation.
The Heaven Reversal Formation was a powerful formation used to defend against one's opponent's attack and to counterattack as well. If used well, it could absorb the opponent's attack and reflect it back perfectly.
In other words, this formation wasn't just for defense. It could also reflect the opponent's attack back.
Of course, there were always two sides to everything. This formation had a high requirement on the person who set it up, and if the formation couldn't withstand the energy, not only would the person in the formation be injured, the person who set up the formation would also be the first to bear the brunt of the impact.
Seeing that the formation didn't show any signs of breaking, Zhang Xuan heaved a sigh of relief. He couldn't help but wipe the cold sweat off his forehead.
He wasn't a hundred percent confident that the formation would be able to withstand the energy coming from below. It was fortunate that … he had learned the Seven Star Heaven's Path Formation Art. Otherwise, even if President Han were to set it up, it would still crumble under the intense impact.
"President Zhang … his understanding of formations sure is formidable!"
The crowd in the Jin Yuan Ding Manor released their Spiritual Perception to take everything in. President Han narrowed his eyes in astonishment.
Initially, he was still a little displeased with Zhang Xuan's decision to have him hide while he set up the formation himself. However, upon seeing this sight, he realized that it was fortunate that he had listened to Zhang Xuan's instructions. If he had tried to force his way through, not only would he not have been able to enter the ancient domain, he would have been blown to death instead.
Even though the Heaven Reversal Formation was a Seven Star pinnacle formation, in the hands of the other party, it was as effective as an Eight Star Formation. Every single aspect of the formation was perfectly coordinated. Not only was it aligned with the terrain, it was even powered by the heat from the lava below, thus exerting unimaginable might.
Amidst his astonishment, the energy finally came to an end. At the same time, Zhang Xuan took out another formation flag and tossed it forward.
Tzla!
Just like when he was dealing with the formation, the formation flag seemed to have struck the opening of the formation, and a powerful surge of energy burst forth in the direction of the formation flag.
Huala!
The lava below bore the brunt of the energy, and a rift was torn open.
"Hurry up!"
Knowing that the opportunity had come, Zhang Xuan bellowed. Without any hesitation, Jin Yuan Ding Manor dashed toward the rift.
After shooting a glance at Lozosy, Zhang Xuan also followed suit.
Knowing that time was of the essence, and the rift would only last for an instant, Zhang Xuan drove his zhenqi and executed the Heaven's Path Movement Art.
Over the past few days, he had been experimenting with the Heaven's Path Movement Art and Red Dust Heaven Ascending Steps perfectly. With the two working together, his speed was as fast as a bolt of lightning, not even a match for the Saint 4-dan pinnacle Jin Yuan Ding Manor.
"Luo shi …"
Fearing that the young lady might not be able to catch up, Zhang Xuan quickly turned around, only to see her following behind him. She was only three to four meters away from him, and no matter how fast he moved, he was unable to widen the gap.
"As expected of someone from a powerful clan … Her speed is truly fearsome!"
Zhang Xuan nodded in approval.
To be honest, he was still unable to see through the young lady's cultivation. However, judging from her speed, she was on par with him even when executing the Heaven's Path Movement Art. Furthermore, judging from the young lady's calm demeanor, it was likely that she would be even faster if she were to use her full strength.
Hong long!
A hundred meters of lava flashed past Jin Yuan Ding and Zhang Xuan Manor in the blink of an eye, and with a resounding boom, the lava fell into the ancient domain.
"Everyone, hurry up and come out! There are Otherworldly Demons! Be careful!"
Roaring furiously, Zhang Xuan hurriedly stepped in front of the young lady and retreated.
He had seen several dozen Otherworldly Demons below earlier, and even though most of them were only at Saint 1-dan, the sheer number of them was still a fearsome force to be reckoned with.
If the Otherworldly Demons were to launch a sneak attack on them, there was no way they would be able to stop them.
"Otherworldly Demons?"
Those who had just flown out of the cauldron immediately got into a defensive stance as they scanned their surroundings warily. However, with just a glance, they couldn't help but be stunned.
"Zhang Shi, is this the ancient domain you were talking about? Didn't you say that it was filled with pavilions? Why … is it filled with rubble? "
Wu shi glanced at Zhang Xuan.
"Rubble?"
Zhang Xuan was taken aback.
Taking a closer look at the surroundings, he saw that the luxurious buildings had indeed collapsed into rubble. White smoke was rising from the rubble, as if they had just collapsed not too long ago.
"Could it be that … the Otherworldly Demons knew that we were coming, so they intentionally destroyed the ancient domain?"
Zhang Xuan asked with a frown.
"Cough cough … They weren't the ones who destroyed the ancient domain. Rather … the force from earlier was simply too great. Not only did it tear apart the lava, it even reduced the entire area to such a state …"
Seeing the furious look on Zhang Xuan's face, President Han explained.
The force that Zhang Xuan had exerted through the formation had not only torn apart the lava, it had even destroyed the entire area.
"Me?" Zhang Xuan's lips twitched in embarrassment. He was just thinking that his clone had been obedient this time around, but who could have thought that he would end up in such a state …
What the heck was this!
"Right, where are the Otherworldly Demons? Did they manage to escape? "
While Zhang Xuan was looking around for the fellows that he had seen earlier, Jin Yuan Ding's slightly embarrassed voice suddenly sounded.
"Master, they … seem to have been … crushed to death by me …"
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