Li Mu glanced at Qian Wantong and Wan Shaoming; both were filled with anticipation and nervousness, knowing their anxiety and understanding its cause. This Restriction was related to the rumors of the Secret Realm Immortal Cave, and what lay within concerned their hope of advancing further.
However, the secrets contained within this Great Formation were not something that could be explained in a few words. Li Mu sighed and continued to gaze at the Great Formation before him, ignoring them.
Under the Talent Divine Power - Identify Myriad Spirits, the entire Great Formation's attributes were laid bare before Li Mu's eyes, and he also learned its name.
Di Sha Ju Yin Great Array (Sub-Formation)
Rank: Eight-Tier Saint-Tier Formation.
Characteristics: Draws Yin and gathers Evil Qi, coalesces Evil Qi and complements it, extreme Yin Power, Chaos returns to one, Chaotic Sealing Boundary.
Status: Gathers Yin Evil Qi from heaven and earth, Seals the boundary, a sub-Formation of the Nine-Tier Divine Formation - Chaotic Sealing Domain Great Array.
Utilizing a place of absolute Yin, it gathers extreme Yin Evil Qi, condenses the Power of heaven and earth, forming the Eight-Tier Formation - Di Sha Ju Yin Great Array. It combines with the other six major sub-Formations to form the Nine-Tier Divine Formation - Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation, gathering immense Di Sha and Chaos Power to Seal off other domains. After tens of thousands of Years, the Restriction's Power has slightly diminished, and Yin Evil Qi has leaked out.
After reading the attributes of this Di Sha Ju Yin Great Array, Li Mu was slow to recover, standing there with a solemn expression, his thoughts surging like a tide. In his mind, various clues flickered like stars, gradually connecting, giving him a vague guess about the Great Formation's purpose.
Recalling his previous conversation with Qingyang Zi, combined with the Secret Realm key that Qing Yue True Dragon obtained in the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region, and the pursuit by the Nine Demon Sect and Blood Demon Lord, Li Mu gradually pieced together the secret of this Great Formation. If his guess was correct, this Great Formation was one of the Great Formations jointly set up by seven Dao Lords in ancient times, and its main function was to converge with other Great Formations to jointly form the Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation. The function of this Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation was precisely to Seal the Demon Abyss Channel between the Demon Abyss and this realm, preventing Demon Abyss forces from invading this realm.
Thinking of this, Li Mu's mood became inexplicably complex. The Yin Evil Qi storm and Yin Sha Dragon King he encountered earlier were likely due to the Great Formation having been eroded by tens of thousands of Years, causing its Formation Power to begin leaking. This led to cracks appearing in the Sealed Channel, resulting in the invasion of the Southern Desolate Continent by Demon Abyss forces, allowing some Demon Abyss forces to infiltrate this realm.
As for whether the other six sub-Formations also experienced Formation Power leakage, Li Mu did not know. This Di Sha Ju Yin Great Array was only a part of the entire Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation. If other sub-Formations also had similar problems, then the stability of the entire Chaotic Boundary Sealing Formation would no longer exist.
Li Mu took a deep breath, composed himself, and began to fully concentrate on observing this Di Sha Ju Yin Great Array. His Divine Sense swept over every corner of the Great Formation repeatedly, trying to find the source of the Formation Power leakage.
Seeing Li Mu's furrowed brows and preoccupied expression, Qian Wantong and Wan Shaoming also became involuntarily nervous. They knew that they were ignorant of the mysteries of Formations and could only rely on Master Li, the Great Grandmaster of Formations.
If even Master Li stated that he could not break the Formation Restriction, then finding another Great Grandmaster of Formations capable of breaking this Formation would likely be a distant prospect.
"Master Li!" Qian Wantong finally couldn't help but speak, interrupting Li Mu's contemplation and asking, "Is this Formation Restriction really so troublesome? With your Formation attainments, is there truly no way to break it?"
Li Mu came back to his senses, glanced at him, and slowly explained, "This Restriction is indeed extraordinary. Its structure is extremely complex, containing various ancient Formation patterns. These Formation patterns are not randomly arranged, but are meticulously designed and set up. Each Formation pattern contains powerful extreme Yin Power. Countless extreme Yin Power intertwine to form a complete Restriction system, gathering Di Sha Power and extreme Yin Power. Its power is strong enough to suppress a region of heaven and earth."
Li Mu paused, then continued, "This Formation, if no accident, should be an Eight-Tier Di Sha Ju Yin Formation. Such a Formation is extremely rare even in this realm. However, due to tens of thousands of Years of erosion, the Great Formation is somewhat difficult to maintain, and some Formation Power has leaked. This is also why you discovered this Formation."
Speaking of this, Li Mu looked at Wan Shaoming and continued to explain, "The extreme Yin storm and Yin Sha Dragon King we encountered on the way earlier, if no accident, should be the result of this Formation's leaking Formation Power. Although these leaked Formation Power are just the tip of the iceberg, they are already enough to cause a huge impact on the surrounding environment, which shows how terrifying the power of this Eight-Tier Di Sha Ju Yin Formation is."
"Eight-Tier Di Sha Ju Yin Formation..." Qian Wantong and Wan Shaoming exchanged glances, both seeing deep shock in each other's eyes. Although they knew little about Formations, they also knew how terrifying an Eight-Tier Formation was. That was a legendary level, which they had only heard of in ancient texts, and they never expected to see it with their own eyes today.
For a moment, both fell silent. They knew that facing such a terrifying Formation, even a Great Grandmaster of Formations like Master Li, might be powerless!
Just then, Li Mu suddenly changed the subject and asked Qian Wantong with concern, "Where was that reversing death spirit grass found? Take me to see it!"
Qian Wantong and Wan Shaoming exchanged glances, somewhat surprised that Li Mu would make such a request at this time, but they also understood that as a Great Grandmaster of Formations, Li Mu must have a unique insight into the growth environment of Spiritual Plants. Perhaps, the place where the reversing death spirit grass grew could provide him with some clues to break the Formation.
Qian Wantong nodded and respectfully said, "Master Li, please follow me."
With that, Qian Wantong turned and led Li Mu towards the direction where the reversing death spirit grass was found.
Soon, the group carefully traversed the areas where the Restriction Power had leaked. As they walked, Qian Wantong described in detail to Li Mu how the reversing death spirit grass was discovered.
"The reversing death spirit grass was found after we discovered this Formation Restriction and attempted to break the Restriction several times, losing several companions in the process," Qian Wantong said in a deep voice. "At that time, we were also looking for some rare medicinal materials when we accidentally stumbled in there. We never expected to not only find the reversing death spirit grass but also encounter such a terrifying Formation."
Qian Wantong walked in front, leading the way, and added, "That reversing death spirit grass grew in an extremely hidden Channel, surrounded by Restriction Power. We spent a lot of effort to barely get close enough to see the heaven and earth anomaly it displayed. If we want to pick it, we must first break the Formation Restriction within."
Listening to Qian Wantong's description, Li Mu frowned, pondering in his heart. The growth environment of reversing death spirit grass was extremely special, often closely related to the Spiritual Qi of heaven and earth, the Power of gathering Yin, the terrain, and even some unknown mysterious forces. The discovery of reversing death spirit grass near this Eight-Tier Di Sha Ju Yin Formation was by no means accidental and was probably inseparable from the leakage of Formation Power.
The group continued to move forward, cautiously, fearing to trigger the surrounding Restrictions.
Soon, they arrived at the hidden Channel. Inside, a faint red light and silver glow emanated, like flickering netherworld fires. A soul-stimulating aura diffused, making one uneasy. However, due to the obstruction of the Yin Evil Qi Restriction Power, these auras were firmly locked within the Channel, forming invisible barriers, preventing even Divine Sense from probing into them to ascertain the truth.
However, these anomalies were perfectly consistent with the characteristics of reversing death spirit grass. Li Mu's spirits lifted, a glint flashing in his eyes. Although he had never seen reversing death spirit grass with his own eyes, he had heard of its legends.
"reversing death spirit grass, born at the Yin and Yang junction, absorbs the Yin and Yang Qi of heaven and earth, making it extremely mysterious," Li Mu slowly began, his voice revealing a sense of awe. "This Spiritual Plant has extremely harsh growth conditions; it cannot grow anywhere but at the convergence of Yin and Yang. Moreover, it gathers Evil Qi. Any living being that encounters reversing death spirit grass, unless it is a Transformation God cultivator, will surely die upon contact, their Divine Soul extracted. This Spiritual Plant bears fruit every thousand Years and blooms every thousand Years. When it blooms, a heaven and earth anomaly will appear, manifesting as a blood-red light; this is the sign of its blooming."
"It seems there is indeed a reversing death spirit grass inside!" Li Mu said with renewed vigor.
"Master Li, the anomalies within the Channel are obvious, and the medicinal power is abundant. I'm afraid there's more than one reversing death spirit grass," Qian Wantong said to Li Mu, his face filled with worry. "It's just a pity that this Restriction is difficult to break. It might be beyond our capabilities to pluck this Spiritual Plant!"
Upon hearing this, Li Mu frowned, his gaze deeply fixed on the faint red glowing Channel ahead. He could feel the powerful Restriction Power emanating from within the Channel, like an invisible giant hand, firmly guarding the reversing death spirit grass inside.
The others also looked depressed. They had the opportunity to enter a treasure mountain but were unable to retrieve its treasures. This helplessness and frustration made them feel very uncomfortable.
reversing death spirit grass was related to Li Mu's Dao Heart oath; this matter could not be given up. However, this Great Formation was inextricably linked to the Demon Abyss Channel Seal. If a major error occurred during the process of breaking the Restriction, the consequences would be unimaginable.
Li Mu took a deep breath, weighing the pros and cons in his heart. This Great Formation was large enough that merely breaking this small area should not cause too much impact. However, he also knew that this Great Formation had undergone tens of thousands of Years of erosion, and its Formation Power had already diminished. He wondered if this attempt to break the Restriction would cause a chain reaction.
For a moment, Li Mu was caught in a dilemma, hesitating about what to do.
"Master Li, how is it? Do you have confidence in breaking this Formation?" Qian Wantong looked at Li Mu, asking expectantly.
"Master Li, since you know the origin of this Formation, you should have confidence in breaking it, right? There's no need to destroy most of the Restrictions, just being able to enter the Immortal Cave within the Restrictions will suffice," Wan Shaoming asked Li Mu with concern.
Li Mu looked at the two and nodded, saying, "I will try to break it, but this Restriction seems to have some mysterious connection with the surrounding environment. Once triggered, it may cause unpredictable consequences. I need more time to study it to ensure foolproofness."
Hearing him say this, Qian Wantong and Wan Shaoming exchanged glances, a hint of disappointment flashing in their eyes. They knew that Li Mu's words meant they still needed to wait, and this wait could be very long.
However, they also understood the difficulty of this Great Formation. So, the two nodded, indicating their understanding, and then led their subordinates away, no longer disturbing Li Mu's research on the Restriction.
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Above the Extreme Northern Ice Field, more than a dozen Spirit Ships were rushing towards the hinterland. However, they encountered a Yin Evil Qi storm and were surrounded by dozens of Yin Dragons, leaving the more than a dozen Spirit Ships in a precarious position.
Inside one of the Spirit Ships, 'Hongshan' (Blood Demon Lord - Dana) sat in the main seat. He was bare-chested, revealing his muscular chest, with a cascade of blood-red hair flowing wildly and uninhibitedly. His face was stern, and his eyes were as sharp as an eagle's, revealing an air of peerless dominance. However, his aura was restrained, not revealing the aura of a Body Integration Realm expert.
At this moment, 'Hongshan' gazed at the raging Yin Evil Qi storm outside the window, his brows tightly furrowed, a hint of solemnity flashing in his eyes. He looked at the Yin Dragons surrounding the Spirit Ship, a hint of disgust flashing in his eyes, wishing he could strike immediately and obliterate those pests.
"Demon Lord, please calm your anger. The storm is shrinking, and those Yin Dragons, unable to sustain their attack, will soon retreat," Wu Tian Demon Ancestor, discerning the Blood Demon Lord - Dana's thoughts, quickly advised.
"Hmph, how long do you want this Lord to hide?" 'Hongshan's' eyes flickered with bloodthirsty light. Although he tried to suppress his voice, it still revealed his inner irritation and dissatisfaction. His hands were clenched into fists, veins bulging, clearly trying his best to control his emotions.
Wu Tian Demon Ancestor looked at 'Hongshan's' violent appearance, feeling a surge of helplessness. He deeply understood the Demon Lord's character—wild and untamed, unruly and defiant. However, they were at a crucial moment and had to maintain a low profile, not easily exposing their identity.
"Demon Lord, please be patient for a moment." Wu Tian Demon Ancestor gave a wry smile. He knew that he had to appease Hongshan's emotions at this moment. "The Cultivators of Tianji Building are skilled in heavenly machine deduction. We are currently mixed in with their treasure hunting team. If we easily expose our whereabouts in Central State, the consequences will be unimaginable. Once we reach the Sealed Land in the hinterland of the Ice Field, we will make our move. At that time, you can unleash your full power, and no one will dare to stop you."
'Hongshan's' irritation subsided slightly after hearing Wu Tian Demon Ancestor's words. He took a deep breath, trying to calm his emotions. He knew that Wu Tian Demon Ancestor was right; this was not the time for impulsive actions.
"Alright, this Lord will endure a bit longer," 'Hongshan' snorted coldly, a temporary compromise.
Seeing this, Wu Tian Demon Ancestor breathed a sigh of relief.
This journey to the Extreme Northern Ice Field, they were mixed in with the treasure hunting team organized by Tianji Building, to find that Sealed Land.
There are no impenetrable walls in the world. Wanbao Pavilion's treasure hunting team has always been the focus of attention for many forces. Their treasure hunting activities in the Extreme Northern Ice Field naturally could not be hidden from those with intentions. Therefore, many forces gathered a treasure hunting team and followed closely behind.
After their defeat in the Ten Thousand Stars Sea Region battle, the Blood Demon Lord and Wu Tian Demon Ancestor, along with their group, turned to other domains, inquiring about clues to other Sealed Lands. Upon learning this news, they concealed themselves among them.
'Hongshan' stood up and walked to the window, his gaze fixed outside. The Yin Evil Qi storm raged over the Ice Field, winds howling, carrying bone-chilling coldness and dense Evil Qi. Those Yin Dragons churned around the Spirit Ships, which formed a grand Formation that isolated Spiritual Qi, their fangs and sharp claws glinting with cold light, threatening to devour all living beings.
"Wu Tian, why do you think this Yin Evil Qi storm is so fierce this time? Although the Yin Evil Qi in this Extreme Northern Ice Field is heavy, it usually doesn't form a storm of this scale," 'Hongshan' frowned, asking in confusion.
Wu Tian Demon Ancestor pondered for a moment and replied, "Demon Lord, in my opinion, the anomaly of this Yin Evil Qi storm might be related to the Sealed Land we are looking for."
Upon hearing this, 'Hongshan' squinted slightly, a glint of light flashing in his eyes: "You mean, that Sealed Land is related to this Yin Evil Qi storm?"
Wu Tian Demon Ancestor nodded, further explaining, "Indeed, Demon Lord. According to our previous investigation, there was a burst of Formation Power fluctuation deep within this Extreme Northern Ice Field, and this Yin Evil Qi storm also emanated from the Ice Nether Spirit Valley. Therefore, I speculate that there might be some connection between the two."
'Hongshan' nodded knowingly, his gaze fixed on the direction of the Extreme Northern Ice Field, a hint of ruthlessness flashing in his eyes. (End of Chapter)
