The Double Ripples Water Formation was set up in the middle of the ocean using a special water droplet as its formation flags. The water droplets danced along with the waves, such that even Semi-Divinity realm cultivators would be unable to detect them.
Yet, the young man before them was already able to see through the flaws of the formation as soon as he arrived. His eye of discernment was truly frightening!
"Elder Liu, the Semi-Divinity realm beast roaming around the area is a Blackback Tortoise. It doesn't specialize in speed, so the Double Ripples Water Formation should be able to trap it."
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao interjected.
Since the Blackback Tortoise was intending to capture a Semi-Divinity realm beast, it was likely that the other party had already considered the possibility of making use of the Double Ripples Water Formation. The reason why they had chosen to use the Double Ripples Water Formation was because their target was the Blackback Tortoise. Due to the fact that Semi-Divinity realm beasts were known to be lacking in speed, it would be difficult for them to make use of the Double Ripples Water Formation.
"The Blackback Tortoise specializes in defense, but it's lacking in speed. It's indeed a good idea to use the Double Ripples Water Formation, but don't forget that we're in the Sea of Little Mirror.
The moon is shining brightly, "Zhang Xuan said with a smile.
"This …"
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao and Elder Feng glanced at one another in bewilderment.
Why are you talking about the Sea of Little Mirror and the moon instead of the formation and the Blackback Tortoise?
"Have you considered the possibility that the Blackback Tortoise isn't wary of you? Rather, it has already noticed the formation you set up and is waiting for the full moon tonight," Zhang Xuan said.
Previously, when Elder Feng said that the Semi-Divinity realm beast was extremely wary of the Sea of Little Mirror, he had thought that it was perplexing.
The Blackback Tortoise was already at the Semi-Divinity realm, so who could possibly harm it?
For it to hesitate under such circumstances, it couldn't possibly be wary!
It was only after seeing the formation with his own eyes that he came to a realization.
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao couldn't help but ask, "What's going on?"
It would have been one thing if Zhang Xuan hadn't said anything, but the moment he did, he became even more perplexed.
"The Sea of Little Mirror is like a mirror, and you should know the reason for that. It's not due to the seaweed but a creature known as the Silverleaf Mayfly living on the surface of the water!"
Zhang Xuan.
The duo nodded.
They had heard of the Silver Leaf Mayfly a long time ago. It was extremely small, as small as a speck of dust. Its entire body was silver, and that was why the surface of the sea looked like a mirror.
"These Mayflies don't feed on plants or animals. They feed on the energy of a special kind of ore. This entire sea is filled with this kind of ore, which is why the Mayflies don't leave, creating this strange scene in the Sea of Little Mirror!"
Zhang Xuan continued.
This time, only Elder Feng nodded.
He had been here for a long time and had specially investigated this place. It was indeed as the other party had said.
"These mayflies don't usually do anything, but what do you think will happen if the ore below them vibrates or changes?"
"This … If something happens to the ore, Fu You will definitely try to save it …"
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao said.
Their foundation for survival had been shaken, so they naturally had to protect them.
"That's right, there will definitely be a rescue. Once a large number of Red Mayflies start moving, are you sure your Two Waves Water Formation will still be useful?"
Zhang Xuan replied with a smile.
Elder Feng was rendered speechless.
There were so many Red Mayflies, and every single one of them was as small as a speck of dust. It was fine if there were only one or two of them, but if so many of them were to move at once, even the strongest formation would collapse in an instant. If things went wrong, it might even become a hindrance to them. Putting aside capturing immortal beasts, they might even end up trapped within the formation, unable to escape.
"These ores have been buried in the depths of the sea for innumerable years, and they have never been touched before. There shouldn't be any changes to them, right? Besides … what does this have to do with the full moon? "
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao asked.
If the ores could change that easily, they would have already appeared long ago. The fact that they hadn't appeared for so long meant that they were extremely stable.
"It's true that they haven't appeared before, but that doesn't mean that they won't appear now. Besides, the reason for their appearance has something to do with you," Zhang Xuan said.
"It has something to do with us?"
The duo glanced at one another in bewilderment.
What in the world is this? Why does it have something to do with us?
"The Blackback Tortoise loves shiny objects the most. If I'm not mistaken, the ores that you placed at the bottom of the sea to attract it are extremely valuable Diamond Silver Crystals, right?"
Zhang Xuan said. "These Diamond Silver Crystals are several hundred times more dazzling than the Night Illumination Pearls in the depths of the sea. Even if the Blackback Tortoise was ten thousand li away from it, it would still be able to attract its attention. However, have you ever considered that energy wouldn't appear out of nowhere? Even the Night Illumination Pearls need to absorb the light of the sun during the day in order to release its light at night. Since the Diamond Silver Crystals are so dazzling, where does their energy come from? Don't tell me that it comes from the Silverleaf Mayflies. If you dare to absorb the energy from them, they'll surely devour you on the spot! "
"This …" The duo was stunned.
All along, they had thought that the Diamond Silver Crystals were absorbing the energy from the Silverleaf Mayflies.
Seeing through their thoughts, Zhang Xuan continued. "The Diamond Silver Crystals are absorbing the energy from the ores. The night of the full moon is when the Silverleaf Mayflies are at their weakest, and that's when they're at their weakest. That's also when they're absorbing the most energy from the ores. At this very moment, another Diamond Silver Crystal has appeared below, and it's absorbing the energy from the ores as well. There's a limit to the amount of energy that can be absorbed from the ores, so it's very easy for something to go wrong. At best, the ground will tremble, and at worst, a massive vortex will appear in the Sea of Little Mirror, swallowing the lives of the ships passing by! "
"If that's the case, my formation will indeed be rendered useless. However, the Blackback Tortoise will surely be affected by the vortex as well. Perhaps, it'll be trapped in the vortex as well," Elder Feng said.
If the Silverleaf Mayflies were to go on a rampage, it would be detrimental to his formation, but it wouldn't do the Blackback Tortoise any good either. Why did it have to wait until the night of the full moon?
"Unable to escape?" Zhang Xuan sneered. "You're underestimating a Semi-Divinity realm beast too much! Its defense is practically invincible, and as soon as it goes on a rampage, it'll only need three breaths to devour your Diamond Silver Crystal. Once the Diamond Silver Crystal enters its body, it won't be able to digest it, so it'll become a source of energy for it to devour. What do you think the Silverleaf Mayflies will do? "
"They'll surely attack it," Elder Feng said.
Elder Feng asked as his eyes narrowed in astonishment. "You mean to say that the Blackback Tortoise has already seen through my plan, so it intentionally waited until the night of the full moon to destroy the formation and devour the Silverleaf Mayflies and even me?"
Naturally, the Silverleaf Mayflies would be devoured by the Blackback Tortoise, but at that moment, the formation had already been destroyed, and he would be trapped within the Silverleaf Mayflies, unable to escape. He had intended to hunt down the Blackback Tortoise, but at that moment, he could very well become the prey instead!
If that was really the case, he would be in deep trouble!
All along, he had thought that the Blackback Tortoise would surely fall for his ploy, but who could have thought that he would actually fall for the Blackback Tortoise's ploy all along?
"You? Given your strength, the Blackback Tortoise probably doesn't think much of you. If it really wanted to eat you, it would have done so long ago.
Zhang Xuan nodded in response.
"Me?"
Kui Xiao was taken aback.
"If I wasn't around, you would have been waiting for the Blackback Tortoise to take the bait by now!" Zhang Xuan said with a smile. "What if all of the Silverleaf Mayflies rush over and seal all of your acupoints and meridians?"
"This …" Pavilion Master Kui Xiao's body stiffened.
Zhang Xuan was right.
If Elder Liu hadn't come, there was a good chance that he would have ended up in the same situation as Elder Feng. If the Silverleaf Mayflies were to make a move, they would have been able to seal all of his acupoints and prevent him from driving his zhenqi for a short period of time.
After all, he didn't possess the powerful defense of the Blackback Tortoise.
If the Blackback Tortoise were to make use of this opportunity to launch a sneak attack on him, there was no doubt that he would have fallen for the Blackback Tortoise's trap.
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao swiftly deduced the situation that Elder Liu had just told him, and his body grew colder and colder.
If that was the case, there was an eighty percent chance that he would be devoured by the Blackback Tortoise!
In other words …
Just as Elder Liu had said, while the Blackback Tortoise was plotting against him, the Blackback Tortoise was also plotting against him. He had thought that the Blackback Tortoise was just a simple prey, but who could have thought that he would actually be the one who had become the prey?
If he hadn't noticed the Blackback Tortoise, there was a good chance that he would have been the one to die today. Even if he had been able to escape with his artifacts, he would have been severely injured!
How fearsome!
It was no wonder he was able to become a Semi-Divinity realm expert. The Blackback Tortoise was indeed not to be underestimated.
"Elder Liu, what should we do then?"
Elder Feng pondered for a moment before turning to Zhang Xuan.
At this moment, he was filled with admiration for Elder Liu, even surpassing that of Pavilion Master Kui Xiao.
For some reason, he couldn't help but ask.
"It's simple. Do you have any more of the Water Droplet Formation Flags that you used to set up the Double Ripples Water Formation?" Zhang Xuan asked with a smile.
"I do."
Flicking his wrist, Elder Feng took out several dozen water droplets.
These water droplets looked identical to water droplets, but they were actually specially forged formation flags. They could be fused into the water to form a unique energy formation, thus activating the might of the formation at any moment.
"It's good that we have these water droplets. It's trying to set us up, so we can alter the formation and try to set it up as well."
Zhang Xuan chuckled softly as he flicked his finger, and the water droplets in Elder Feng's hand immediately flew toward him.
"Go!"
Zhang Xuan's eyebrows shot up as he activated his zhenqi.
Hula!
The water droplets immediately scattered on the surface of the Little Mirror Sea, vanishing without a trace.
"This …"
Seeing how Zhang Xuan shot all of the water droplets out without the slightest hesitation, Elder Feng was stunned.
This was the first time he had seen someone setting up a formation like that!
Wasn't the other party a little too fast?
"Let's head down and wait."
After doing so, Zhang Xuan chuckled softly.
"Just wait like that?"
Pavilion Master Kui Xiao asked in disbelief.
"That's right. We'll wait for the Blackback Tortoise to appear.
Zhang Xuan nodded.
"Alright, let's do as he says."
Seeing how confident Zhang Xuan was, Pavilion Master Kui Xiao hesitated for a moment before replying.
"Yes!"
Elder Feng didn't say anything else and steered the boat straight to the center of the Little Mirror Sea.
Soon, they arrived at the center.
"This is it!"
Nodding, Elder Feng waved his hand, and a vortex appeared in the water before him. He quickly flew into the vortex while keeping the small boat into his storage ring.
Zhang Xuan and Pavilion Master Kui Xiao followed closely behind him. It didn't take long for them to arrive at the dark seabed.
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