The crowd’s attention on Chu Feng was fleeting, merely a moment of novelty.
It was like watching a joke—just for amusement.
Naturally, they wouldn’t keep their eyes on Chu Feng forever.
As the disciples of the All-Heaven Sect, Wind Thunder Sword Sect, and other forces reached the purple light pillar, the crowd’s focus shifted back to them.
No one paid attention to a “joke” like Chu Feng anymore.
However, when those disciples arrived at the purple light pillar, they discovered it pierced through the terrifying thunder sea, extending deep into the sky.
But the pillar was enveloped by a protective force, one so violent that they couldn’t enter it, let alone use it to reach the depths of the sky.
Some even began to suspect the purple light pillar wasn’t a passageway at all.
It was just a dazzling, somewhat dangerous beacon.
Its brilliance seemed designed merely to draw people in, nothing more.
This left the disciples of all factions disappointed and at a loss for what to do.
Still, they knew the pillar’s radiance must serve a purpose, so they didn’t give up and began examining it closely.
After some observation, they finally noticed a formation at the base of the purple light pillar.
Hidden within the formation were objects, and after some effort to decipher it, the contents became clear.
Moreover, the objects within the twelve formations were all different.
Some were boots, others gauntlets, gloves, helmets, or armor.
In total, the items in the twelve formations could form a complete set of armor.
This was clear not only to the onlookers outside but also to those within the boundary world, who quickly realized it as well.
It dawned on everyone.
Though the purple light pillar couldn’t take them through the thunder sea to claim the weapons in the sky, the armor could.
But the key point was, there was only one set of armor.
This meant that, in the end, only one person could cross the thunder sea and reach the sky to claim the five weapons in the void.
“Break the formation!”
Once they understood the secret, the disciples of the six major forces immediately began working to break the formations.
Each faction’s disciples targeted one of the six formations.
The method to break them wasn’t difficult—it didn’t require boundary techniques, only martial power.
As long as their martial power was sufficient, it was just a matter of time.
At first, everything proceeded harmoniously, but as the formations neared breaking, the situation changed.
“It’s finally starting.”
The onlookers outside grew excited.
Through the mirrored projection, they saw Nangong Yifan of the All-Heaven Sect heading alone toward the purple light pillar that Blazing Fire Academy was working on.
It was easy to guess his intent.
He likely aimed to seize Blazing Fire Academy’s results.
Of course, this was just speculation, as it wasn’t confirmed.
The uncertainty stemmed from Blazing Fire Academy’s formidable strength.
They were no easy target.
At least, based on the disciples’ strength across the six forces, challenging Blazing Fire Academy was an unwise choice.
“Nangong Yifan, what are you doing here?”
Sure enough, when Blazing Fire Academy’s disciples saw Nangong Yifan, they grew wary.
Especially their strongest disciple, Shentu Haoli.
Her voice thundered, her words laced with warning.
Shentu Haoli looked boyish, with dark skin, resolute eyes, and a bold hairstyle.
She wore no dress but a fiery red suit of armor.
She resembled a valiant warrior.
As Blazing Fire Academy’s top disciple, everyone knew Shentu Haoli was a formidable figure.
Despite being a woman, her battle record was awe-inspiring.
At one point, she was considered the strongest among the younger generation of the six major forces.
Thus, Nangong Yifan’s challenge to Blazing Fire Academy drew intense attention.
His move was somewhat risky, so people weren’t sure if he truly intended to challenge Shentu Haoli or was seeking a temporary alliance.
*Swish!*
As speculation swirled, Nangong Yifan suddenly waved his sleeve.
*Swish, swish, swish!*
Countless radiant objects rained down.
When they landed, they were not only dazzling but exuded an extraordinary aura.
Treasures—each item on the ground was a valuable treasure.
“What are you doing?”
Shentu Haoli of Blazing Fire Academy turned to Nangong Yifan again.
But now, her eyes blazed with anger.
“Payment.”
“Payment for your help in breaking this formation.”
Nangong Yifan spoke calmly.
“Payment?”
The onlookers grew thrilled at those words.
Now, they were certain.
Nangong Yifan wasn’t seeking an alliance—he was genuinely challenging Shentu Haoli.
They knew a spectacle was about to unfold.
“Nangong Yifan, don’t say I didn’t give you a chance.”
“Get out of my sight now.”
“Or I’ll beat you until you’re picking your teeth off the ground.”
Shentu Haoli roared coldly.
She was truly enraged. To her, Nangong Yifan’s actions were an outright insult.
In response to her warning, Nangong Yifan merely smiled.
*Swish!*
The next moment, the heavens and earth shook as Nangong Yifan charged at Shentu Haoli with overwhelming force.
He had struck first!!
Seeing this, how could Shentu Haoli back down?
Ripples surged, and roars echoed as Nangong Yifan clashed with Shentu Haoli.
These two prodigies had begun fighting for the treasure!!
To all the onlookers, it was a thrilling scene.
But soon, they found their attention divided.
Not long after Nangong Yifan and Shentu Haoli’s battle began, another clash erupted elsewhere in the boundary world.
Wuming of Dragon Phoenix Immortal Pavilion led their elite disciples to confront the Miao Clan.
His goal, like Nangong Yifan’s, was to seize the Miao Clan’s results.
As the Miao Clan’s top disciple, Miao Jiutian naturally wouldn’t allow this.
Thus, Wuming of Dragon Phoenix Immortal Pavilion and Miao Jiutian of the Miao Clan engaged in combat.
Roars resounded, and ripples spread.
Though the boundary world was vast, the sounds of battle reached the ears of the Wind Thunder Sword Sect disciples.
“Senior Brother Ouyang, they’re fighting. What should we do?”
Many Wind Thunder Sword Sect disciples turned to Ouyang Pingzhi with concern.
The battles outside had sparked a sense of crisis, leaving them… somewhat panicked.
