Chapter 284: Guessing

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Sheng Yuanzi's hair and beard were completely white, and he appeared to be about the same age as Yun Youzi. He looked like an immortal, ethereal Daoist priest, but his expression and tone carried obvious sarcasm, clashing sharply with his overall demeanor.

Before Yu Kong could reply, another person suddenly interjected, "Old Daoist Ox Nose, you're no better than Old Ghost Yu. Fellow Daoists, it's best to be cautious, lest these two old scoundrels sell you out and you end up counting their money for them."

Luo Xingnan had also arrived.

Qin Sang was secretly surprised. He had previously learned that Yu Kong and the other two hadn't cooperated since they left Qiuhong Market City last time. Even this time, they were all acting independently, seemingly intending to avoid each other for the rest of their lives. He hadn't expected their animosity to run so deep.

With a major task at hand, they immediately began publicly undermining each other.

Sheng Yuanzi snorted coldly and retorted, "Old Ghost Luo, you are the most insidious. In this old man's opinion, the deaths of Daoist Shao and the others last time are not unrelated to you!"

Luo Xingnan said disdainfully, "Old Daoist Ox Nose habitually cries 'thief' while being the thief, and Old Ghost Yu is an old dog that bites without barking! If I weren't naturally cautious and hadn't already suspected you, I fear I would have been devoured alive by you two long ago!"

After this exchange, veins throbbed on Sheng Yuanzi's forehead. Yu Kong, despite being cursed to his face, showed little anger on his countenance. His tone remained calm, as if he wasn't the one being called an old dog.

"Before Daoist Shao and the others met their misfortune, only this old man had never interacted with Daoist Shao. This old man also doesn't understand what treasure exactly could make you disregard the fellowship of Daoists and strike with deadly intent!"

Yu Kong shook his head and sighed, "No matter how eloquently you speak, I, Yu, now trust none of you. Regardless of who the culprit is, it has nothing to do with me. I am no longer young and only wish to focus on cultivation, striving to form my Core as soon as possible. Let's all forget each other and go our separate ways."

Yu Kong cupped his hands in greeting, no longer engaging in verbal arguments with them. He turned and spoke to Qin Sang and the others.

"The Spiritual Treasure Pavilion I, Yu, have chosen is protected by restrictions skilled in defense and trapping. Its destructive power can only be considered moderate, and there's no talk of anyone being a scapegoat there.

Of course, the treasures within this pavilion will be slightly inferior to those in the most dangerous ones. As for the pros and cons, each of you can judge for yourselves.

Fellow Daoists, do not be swayed by their words. Focus on breaking the array. Once we are close to the Spiritual Treasure Pavilion, you will see for yourselves whether my words are true or false. At that time, if any Daoist decides to withdraw, I will certainly not stop them."

After speaking, Yu Kong ignored Luo Xingnan and the other man. Clouds formed beneath his feet, and he soared towards the cluster of cloud beasts.

Sheng Yuanzi and Luo Xingnan glared at each other furiously, but finding it pointless, they each flicked their sleeves and departed.

Having witnessed a show for free, everyone harbored different thoughts. Some showed worry in their eyes, while others remained composed, their intentions inscrutable.

Qin Sang exchanged glances with Yun Youzi and Ge Yuan, who were some distance away. He had gathered quite a bit of information from the recent exchange.

It seemed that thirty years ago, something had indeed happened involving these three and Shao Chunhui's group, leading to Shao Chunhui's death. The three old fellows were suspicious of each other; it was just unclear if the medicinal garden was the trigger.

Unfortunately, all three were excellent at feigning innocence, making it impossible to discern who was truly honest and who was not.

It was even possible that none of them were the culprit, and the true killer was someone else entirely.

If that were the case, Qin Sang and Yun Youzi would have no choice but to accept reality, acquire a few items by following along, and then return to Xuanlu Pass.

At this moment, under the leadership of that elderly cultivator, experts above the mid-stage Foundation Establishment realm formed battle arrays and charged directly into the swarm of cloud beasts.

The lair instantly erupted into chaos.

Flying through the sky and scuttling on the ground, countless bizarre cloud beasts surged forth with a whoosh. Qin Sang and the others dared not hesitate, hastily activating their spirit artifacts and bracing themselves for battle.

This fierce battle lasted for eight days. Many newly arrived cultivators also joined the fray, and even a Core Formation stage cultivator unexpectedly appeared, playing a crucial role.

It was Qin Sang's first time participating in such a large-scale hunt. He acquired a good number of ensouled evil artifacts, which would allow him to make a decent profit upon his return.

Finally, all the cloud beasts were cleared out.

The burrow, meanwhile, had undergone a significant change three days prior. The light within it had grown increasingly dim and weak. Now, it could only surge out about a zhang (approximately 3.3 meters) in height at most, completely incomparable to its previous grandeur.

The Core Formation stage cultivator glided to the front of the burrow. After a brief probe, he flashed inside. The grand array immediately reacted, sending out rays of light like blades, but none could harm him. In a flash, he vanished from sight.

So many people outside could only watch helplessly. Who could they blame but themselves for their inferior skills?

They waited for another good part of the day, until evening. Finally, the weakest period of the protective grand array arrived!

Accompanied by a deafening roar, streaks of meteor-like escape light ascended into the air, racing eagerly towards the burrow, illuminating the area as if it were broad daylight.

Qin Sang and the others stayed close around Yu Kong. Even before entering the burrow, they had already set up the Reversion Array. The actions of the other cultivators were similar.

"Everyone, be careful!"

The burrow was now within reach, its interior dark and devoid of light.

Yu Kong shouted loudly, and led everyone in a leap, plunging into the burrow.

The moment they dropped into the burrow, Qin Sang's vision was suddenly filled with dazzling white light. He couldn't even see the Xiu family sisters standing right beside him. He could only sense the array remained stable through the aura of the Reversion Array.

Immediately after, a strange force suddenly emerged from all directions, pressing down on them. Qin Sang felt as if he had fallen into a swamp, finding it difficult to even take a single step.

As expected of Yu Kong, with his previous experience, he had already made preparations. The moment the oppressive force appeared, he unleashed the combined power gathered by everyone onto him. This power transformed into an energy blade several zhang long, cleaving a path forward with a single strike.

At this moment, it was impossible to see what lay ahead, but everyone chose to trust Yu Kong, following him along the path cleaved by the long blade. They hadn't flown far when they felt their bodies lighten, the oppressive force suddenly vanishing, and the dazzling light dissipating.

Their vision finally returned. Before anyone could take in their surroundings, they heard Yu Kong's voice transmission, "You are now inside the grand array; immediately consume your spirit pills!"

Hearing this, everyone hastily took their pills, restoring the spiritual power they had just expended. Only then did they look around.

It was an boundless space. They stood in a void, with no solid ground or objects in any direction. Everywhere was hazy, greenish mist. The greenish mist below appeared somewhat dim, while above, it was much brighter.

The entire space was dead silent.

Yu Kong, however, had a solemn expression. He said in a deep voice, "This is a wind array. Those greenish mists may seem calm, but they are likely bone-eroding winds!"

"Why can't we see anything?"

Even with a slight frown on her brow, Crescent Immortal still exuded a hint of charm. She asked sweetly, "Senior Yu, was this the same array you encountered when you last entered the immortal abode?"

Yu Kong shook his head and said, "No, last time this old man encountered a fire array. The moment we entered the grand array, endless flames swept towards us, threatening to burn us to ashes. I have also inquired, and wind arrays are usually exceptionally violent. I don't know why it is so calm here. It seems there's a new change."

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