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"The records in the classics are only superficial and incomplete. I can only see a few clues. It is almost impossible to completely decipher them. However, the fact that Fellow Daoist Qingyang and the others were only trapped after entering suggests that the danger here may not be as great as we imagined."

"Also, although I don't know how to break this formation, I can interfere with it without any problem. This place is also a great opportunity for us. I don't have much life left, but I still want to try my luck."

Upon hearing the mention of their dwindling lifespans, the Nascent Soul cultivators present, whose lifespans were nearing their end, clenched their fists.

"Alright, since we're already here, let's not hesitate any longer and get ready to go in."

Xuan Jianzi ultimately decided to give it a try.

The other Nascent Soul cultivators also nodded.

"Alright, let's break through the outer array first and get inside. Once inside, follow my instructions to attack the array's core and bring it to a temporary halt."

Old Monster Mo took out a magical artifact resembling a compass and began his calculations.

How to find the core of the formation?

Xuan Jianzi immediately asked.

"This formation is called the Sand Sea Maze Formation. It uses the power of water and earth, along with the power of space, as its guide. At the core of the formation, the spatial fluctuations are the most intense, and it also emits a faint aura of water element."

"Old Monster Mo explained."

"However, this rift valley is extremely large, and the formation is constantly changing and operating. The location of the formation eye is not fixed. Finding it will take some time, and someone will need to risk entering the rift valley to investigate it up close."

Venturing deep into the edge of the rift valley? This is undoubtedly an extremely dangerous mission.

The spatial fluctuations there are extremely chaotic, and it could be swallowed up by the formation at any time.

"I'll go."

Fire Spirit Fairy volunteered.

"I am a fire-attribute cultivator and am sensitive to water attributes, so I may be able to find the array core as soon as possible."

But Xuan Jianzi thought it wouldn't work.

"No, Junior Sister, we haven't rescued Junior Brother Qingyang yet, and my lifespan is running out. You are already a pillar of the sect. How can you risk your life so easily?"

After speaking, he looked at Zhou Zhen and the other Core Formation elders of the Ancient Sword Sect.

The reason they were brought along was that they could unleash a battle formation, equivalent to two early-stage Nascent Soul cultivators.

Zhou Zhen and the others exchanged glances, their expressions hardening as they understood Xuan Jianzi's meaning.

Zhou Zhen stepped forward.

"Master, Uncle-Master, leave the task of finding the array's core to us."

If a Core Formation cultivator is lost, they can be trained again, but a Nascent Soul cultivator cannot afford to have any more problems.

Xuan Jianzi nodded, a hint of approval on his face.

"Alright, Zhou Zhen, you take all the Core Formation elders and carefully investigate. Once you find the array core, attack it immediately. Fellow Daoist Medicine Immortal, please give them pills to enhance their spiritual sense."

"That's how it should be."

The Medicine Fairy Granny nodded, and with a flick of her jade hand, several jade bottles flew towards Zhou Zhen and the others.

These are all pills that increase spiritual power.

Chapter 80 Entering the Cave

Zhou Zhen and the others accepted the pill bottle and solemnly bowed to the Nascent Soul experts.

"Your disciple obeys."

Then, he and Mu Zhuohua took a deep breath, their spiritual light surging, and they carefully flew towards the rift valley.

The moment they entered the rift, it was as if they were passing through a curtain of water, creating slight ripples.

As Su Chun watched Zhou Zhen and the others disappear into the shadows of the rift valley, she secretly felt a pang of anxiety for them.

Time passed by little by little, and every minute and second seemed exceptionally long.

Six Nascent Soul elders hovered in the air, their divine senses highly focused, constantly monitoring the movements within the rift valley. They would immediately step in to rescue Zhou Zhen and the others should they be in danger.

About the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, a muffled sound suddenly came from the depths of the rift, followed by Zhou Zhen's slightly hurried voice.

“Master, we have detected strong spatial fluctuations and the aura of water elements about three miles northwest of the rift valley, which may be the core of the formation.”

"found it!"

Everyone was overjoyed.

"Attack the core of the formation."

Xuan Jianzi immediately gave the order.

The next moment, a huge roar came from inside, and at the same time, Old Monster Mo immediately activated the magic weapon in his hand to investigate.

He seized the opportunity and threw out several battle flags, fixing several positions in the rift valley.

This gradually revealed the true nature of the previously hidden formation.

At the same time, Zhou Zhen and the others flew out of the rift in a sorry state. The magic power on each of them had dimmed considerably, and their expressions were somewhat pale. It was clear that the attack array's core had also been attacked to some extent.

"Old Monster Mo made a decisive move and forcibly opened a gap in this formation."

Mo Laoguai found the weak point in the formation and immediately called on Xuan Jianzi and the others to take action.

"Alright, fellow Daoists, let's not delay. Let's join forces to attack the location Fellow Daoist Mo mentioned. Remember, stop short of destroying it completely. Just open the passage, but don't destroy the formation entirely."

"clear."

The group exchanged glances, and the next moment, six incredibly powerful auras erupted simultaneously, soaring straight into the sky.

Xuan Jianzi formed hand seals, and a huge golden sword appeared behind him, radiating an incomparably sharp aura.

The Fire Spirit Fairy was engulfed in raging flames, transforming into a giant phantom of a fire phoenix, its wings outstretched as if about to take flight. The intense heat caused the air to distort.

The withered vine cane in the hands of the Medicine Fairy Granny shone brightly with green light, and countless illusory vines sprouted from the ground, extending towards the rift valley, exuding vitality.

The Fiery Daoist opened his mouth and spat out a crimson spear that floated above his head, its tip wreathed in flames and accompanied by the faint sounds of wind and thunder.

Mo Laoguai formed hand seals, and countless tiny black runes appeared around his body, crawling like ants and emitting strange spatial fluctuations.

The last Nascent Soul cultivator from the Thousand Machines Sect, Dan Chenzi, also summoned a magic weapon at this moment. It was a bronze tower the size of a palm, its body covered with dense gears and runes, exuding a heavy and ancient aura.

"Attack now!"

Xuan Jianzi let out a low shout.

The six incredibly powerful attacks, like six meteors streaking across the sky, precisely struck the northwest direction of the rift valley that Zhou Zhen had pointed out!

"boom."

A deafening roar resounded.

Six completely different forces collided violently deep within the rift valley.

The violent energy shockwave spread outwards, stirring up a sky full of yellow sand and forming a huge sandstorm that swept in all directions.

Zhou Zhen and the other Core Formation cultivators had already retreated to a distance, and only by exerting all their strength to activate their protective spiritual light could they barely withstand the aftershocks.

Su Chun was protected behind Zhou Zhen, and she was deeply shocked.

Is this the true strength of a Nascent Soul cultivator? A single strike possesses such earth-shattering power.

Amidst the billowing smoke and dust, the space deep within the rift valley distorted violently, as if a giant rock had been thrown into the water, creating ripples.

The previously faint spiral-shaped array patterns became crystal clear and emitted a dazzling light, seemingly resisting the combined attack of the six Nascent Soul ancestors.

"Open it for me."

A fierce glint flashed in Xuan Jianzi's eyes, and he increased his magical power output once again.

The other five patriarchs also gritted their teeth and persevered.

"Crack..."

A faint cracking sound rang out.

Within the violently distorted space, a narrow crack slowly appeared. The crack was not dark, but emitted a soft white light. One could vaguely see that the other end of the crack seemed to be a deep passage.

"It's done."

Everyone was overjoyed.

"Quickly, the passage is unstable, go in immediately. Zhou Zhen, you and the Core Formation disciples and this little girl follow. Remember, follow our orders and do not act on your own."

Xuan Jianzi made a decisive move and flew towards the spatial rift first.

Fire Spirit Fairy, Medicine Fairy Granny, and others followed closely behind.

Zhou Zhen dared not delay and quickly called on the other Core Formation cultivators to protect Su Chun and catch up.

The moment Su Chun passed through the spatial rift, she felt as if her body was being pulled and squeezed by an invisible force. The scene before her eyes spun around, and she almost vomited.

Fortunately, this feeling was only momentary. The next second, she found herself on solid ground in an ancient passageway.

The passage was flanked by some kind of dark blue rock, covered with densely packed totem runes that were unlike anything found in the Tiannan Continent. These runes emitted a faint glow, illuminating the path ahead.

The air was filled with an ancient, damp scent, with a faint smell of sulfur.

"This is the interior of the cave. It is indeed in the style of the Mulan Grassland."

"Old Monster Mo said with a frown."

"Be cautious. The space here is much more stable, but it's still fraught with unknown dangers."

Xuan Jianzi shouted in a deep voice, his divine sense spreading out like a tide, carefully exploring the surrounding environment.

No one dared to be careless, so they all summoned their magical treasures and cautiously moved forward.

The passage was long and winding, like a giant, lurking serpent.

After walking for about the time it takes for an incense stick to burn, the view suddenly opened up, revealing a huge circular hall.

Looking around, there are five stone gates of different sizes distributed around the hall, each stone gate is carved with different elemental symbols, namely metal, wood, water, fire and earth.

Five routes? Which one should we take?

"The Fiery Daoist frowned."

Xuan Jianzi did not answer immediately, but instead probed the stone platform with his divine sense.