The Long-browed Master did not answer Ye Qiu’s question, instead asking Master Chongxu, “Old bull-nose, have you heard of the Huashen Formation?”
Upon hearing this, Master Chongxu’s pupils sharply contracted. “You dog, are you saying that white light is the Huashen Formation?”
The Long-browed Master nodded.
Master Chongxu said gravely, “If it truly is the Huashen Formation, we won’t be able to obtain the Dragon Vein.”
“What’s the Huashen Formation?” Ye Qiu asked, puzzled.
Master Chongxu explained, “The Huashen Formation, as the name suggests, is a type of formation.”
“But this formation is extraordinarily powerful. Any living being that enters it will perish without a trace.”
“To put it bluntly, this formation can be called the world’s foremost killing array!”
Then, Master Chongxu frowned. “Strange, why would the Huashen Formation appear here? Who could have set up such a formation in this place?”
Ye Qiu’s heart jolted, and he asked, “Is there a way to break the formation?”
“There is,” the Long-browed Master interjected. “A supreme powerhouse could forcibly break it, but with our level of cultivation, it’s impossible, unless…”
“Unless what?”
“Unless Senior Dugu Wudi is here,” the Long-browed Master said. “With Senior Dugu Wudi’s methods, he could definitely break this formation.”
Isn’t that obvious?
Ye Qiu rolled his eyes, then gazed at the white light, his eyes lingering for a long time.
The Long-browed Master sighed. “To think, the Dragon Vein of Kunlun Mountain is right before us, yet we cannot obtain it. It seems we are not fated for this Dragon Vein.”
“Let’s go!”
At this point, the Long-browed Master was helpless.
The others also turned to leave.
Fairy Baihua looked at the Dragon Vein, her beautiful eyes filled with intense reluctance, then sighed and prepared to depart.
Just then, the Long-browed Master noticed Ye Qiu standing still, his eyes fixed on the Dragon Vein.
“Little brat, I know you want the Dragon Vein, but with the Huashen Formation here, we can’t cross the stone bridge. Let’s go!” the Long-browed Master said.
Ye Qiu remained still and asked, “Old man, I remember last time at Longmen, you said I have the Immortal Body. Is that true or not?”
“Of course it’s true…” The Long-browed Master’s pupils suddenly widened as he asked in shock, “Little brat, don’t tell me you’re thinking…”
“Yes.” Ye Qiu nodded and said, “I want to try.”
The Long-browed Master hurriedly advised, “You’d better not try. If you die here, how will I explain it to your family?”
“Forget it. Missing the Dragon Vein this time doesn’t mean we won’t get it next time.”
“We’ll think of a way to lure this Dragon Vein out, then set an ambush outside to trap it.”
Ye Qiu spoke, “Can the Immortal Body truly make one immortal?”
“It’s true,” the Long-browed Master said, glancing at Ye Qiu. “Little brat, you’re not seriously thinking of risking your life, are you?”
“I advise you, absolutely do not do this.”
“Even if the Immortal Body makes you immortal, if your body is reduced to ashes in the Huashen Formation, how can you regenerate?”
“How will I know if I don’t try?” Ye Qiu said, stepping towards the stone bridge.
“Little brat—”
“No need to persuade me. If there’s danger, I’ll retreat immediately.” Ye Qiu flashed and appeared on the stone bridge.
Roar—
The Dragon Vein saw Ye Qiu step onto the stone bridge and let out a heaven-shaking roar, its eyes glaring at him with an air of superiority.
“Daring to glare at me? Looks like I need to teach you a lesson.”
Ye Qiu took out the God-beating Whip from his Qiankun Bag and lashed it towards the white light.
However, after the whip struck, it made no sound, as if sinking into the sea. The white light remained unscathed.
“Huh, the God-beating Whip doesn’t work on you?”
Ye Qiu was surprised. Since obtaining the God-beating Whip, this was the first time it had failed.
Still, Ye Qiu did not back down.
He put away the whip and continued forward. As he approached the white light, he silently activated the Nine-Turn Divine Dragon Art, raising his spirit, energy, and vitality to their peak, then stepped into the white light.
The first step landed, and Ye Qiu felt no discomfort.
The second step followed, still no abnormalities.
Then, the third step.
The situation Hu Zi had mentioned occurred.
Ye Qiu paused, feeling as if his entire body was suddenly bound by ropes, unable to move.
It was strikingly similar to his own Binding Curse.
At the same time, a sharp pain coursed through him, as if someone were slicing his skin with a blade.
The Long-browed Master and the others watched Ye Qiu nervously, knowing he was in trouble.
They stared unblinkingly, holding their breath.
“Break!”
Ye Qiu shouted, unleashing the Nine-Turn Divine Dragon Art. A brilliant golden light erupted from his body.
Then, seventy-two streams of dragon energy emerged, floating behind him.
After doing this, Ye Qiu felt the pain lessen significantly, but his body still couldn’t move.
The binding force was too strong, tightening as if it would crush him.
“No good. These methods can’t withstand the power of the Huashen Formation.”
“It seems I can only find a way to retreat.”
“Otherwise, I’ll end up like that white wolf, my body reduced to dust.”
Ye Qiu began to consider retreating, preparing to leave the stone bridge, when suddenly, the Dragon Vein roared.
“Roar—”
Ye Qiu looked ahead, seeing the Dragon Vein’s eyes filled with thick disdain.
It seemed to say, “You think you can claim me? You’re overestimating yourself.”
Unbeknownst to it, this look enraged Ye Qiu.
“It’s just a killing array. I refuse to believe it can stop me.”
Ye Qiu shouted, “Qiankun Cauldron!”
Boom!
Four Qiankun Cauldrons were summoned simultaneously.
In an instant, the four cauldrons hovered above Ye Qiu’s head, as if activated. Their bodies lit up, emitting a strong aura of imperial majesty.
Insects, fish, birds, and beasts appeared on the cauldrons, with various golden mysterious runes dancing. Golden light cascaded down, protecting Ye Qiu.
Instantly, the binding sensation vanished, his body could move, and the pain disappeared.
With the Qiankun Cauldrons above his head, Ye Qiu stepped forward.
He proceeded cautiously, moving slowly, wary of danger.
To his surprise, as he neared the end of the stone bridge, no danger arose.
The Long-browed Master was dumbfounded, never expecting Ye Qiu to traverse the Huashen Formation unscathed.
In truth, Ye Qiu himself was somewhat surprised.
“Could it be because I’m so handsome that the Huashen Formation spared me?”
Of course, this was a jest. Ye Qiu knew his safety was due to the Qiankun Cauldrons.
“To suppress even a killing array, it’s truly a divine artifact.”
Ye Qiu sighed inwardly, then fixed his gaze on the Dragon Vein.
