Chapter 942: Familiar Scene

After Mu Lingxi returned to the group, she came to Jiuyou's side.

Exchanging a glance with Jiuyou, the two of them, as if by tacit agreement, did not mention the matter of cooperating with the Wenxian City cultivators to the others.

The cooperation with Wenxian City concerned the safety of Wan Guiyuan.

They were unsure of what attitude the others held toward cooperating with Wenxian City; while concealing it from the group was somewhat unethical, it was the safest method.

"Cao Tian and Xuan Che have escaped, and the two of them know of this place."

"It is no longer safe to remain here; everyone, follow me."

Jiuyou swept their gaze over the group, called out to them, and flew off into the distance.

Hearing this, the group followed one after another.

One hour later.

The group stopped their flight and landed on the ground.

"This place is fairly hidden; Cao Tian and the others should not be able to find it in a short time."

"Everyone, Daoist Friends, recover here for a while."

After Jiuyou's voice fell, they sat cross-legged on the spot and silently began to regulate their breathing.

The others also sat in meditation, consuming Pills to recover themselves.

……

Just as Jiuyou and the others were stationed in the area agreed upon with the Great Star Envoy.

A team of over twelve hundred people was rapidly approaching the direction of this area with a clear objective.

Xuan Che flew at the very front of the team.

Suspended in front of him was a Crystal Ball the size of a dragon's eye, and inside the Crystal Ball was a thin strand of hair.

This strand of hair was something he had secretly cut and collected during his great battle with Lu Xiu.

As for the Crystal Ball.

He had obtained it after the Spirit Ranking Battle ended, inside an ancient cave dwelling left behind by a powerful expert.

It was a high-quality Magic Treasure that possessed tracking capabilities.

It could use a cultivator's hair or blood as a medium to track them.

"This item is extraordinary."

Beside Xuan Che, Cao Tian looked at that Crystal Ball with a flash of envy.

Tracking-type Magic Treasures were not rare, but tracking-type Magic Treasures capable of such a long range as the one before him were few.

He had not expected that Xuan Che actually possessed such a precious Magic Treasure!

Under the guidance of the Crystal Ball, the team moved at an extremely fast speed.

Another hour passed.

Suddenly, over thirty figures appeared in the distant sky.

"Found them!"

Seeing the figures in the distance, a flash of killing intent instantly crossed Xuan Che's eyes.

……

The moment Xuan Che and the others saw Jiuyou and the others, Jiuyou and the others also discovered that large team of cultivators in the distance.

"It's Cao Tian and the others!"

Yuan Xiuya looked at the crowd in the distance, their face turning pale, "They actually found us so quickly, and they have mobilized everyone; it seems they are determined to see us dead!"

Hearing Yuan Xiuya's words, the complexions of the others also turned pale.

When facing the pursuit of a five-hundred-man team earlier, if not for the help of a group of strange cultivators, they likely would have been completely wiped out.

Let alone this team of over twelve hundred people?

Even Yaoguang, who had always had great confidence in Mu Lingxi, could not help but feel a sense of alarm at this moment.

"Scatter and flee!"

Jiuyou's expression was grave as they issued the order to the team.

The group was just about to disperse.

Three figures suddenly flickered into view, appearing at three different positions around the group.

The next moment.

Powerful Spiritual Power erupted simultaneously from the three of them.

Three invisible barriers formed instantly, cutting off the team's path of escape.

"Xuan Che, Cao Tian, and..."

"Yuwei!"

Mu Lingxi's gaze swept over Xuan Che and Cao Tian, finally landing on Yuwei.

Her eyes flickered.

For some reason, even though Yuwei's cultivation had clearly not broken through the limit of the Ninth-Order Will Stage, she still gave her the feeling of being far more powerful than the other Leader Stage cultivators.

Of course.

To her, it still did not pose the slightest threat.

Even in a situation where her various methods were restricted and could not be used in front of others, she would not necessarily fear the other party.

If she could go all out.

Never mind that Yuwei had not broken through the limit of the Ninth-Order Will Stage; even if she had, she would still have the confidence to defeat her.

"Everyone run in one direction; break through the encirclement first."

Jiuyou said calmly.

Upon hearing Jiuyou's words, the crowd rushed in unison toward the defensive line where Cao Tian was located.

Wave after wave of attacks surged toward Cao Tian.

Boom, boom, boom—

After a series of roaring sounds.

Cao Tian remained completely unscathed.

Beside him, Yuwei and Xuan Che had arrived to provide support at some unknown moment.

"Flee in other directions!"

Seeing the two of them supporting Cao Tian.

The crowd reacted immediately, and without waiting for Jiuyou to give the order, they rushed toward other directions again.

However.

Before the crowd could rush very far, Xuan Che and Yuwei, relying on their speed advantage, intercepted them once more.

Seeing this scene, Jiuyou shook her head, "It's useless, you cannot escape."

These three stood at positions not far from each other, fully capable of supporting one another in an extremely short amount of time.

Unless one could reach the level of strength possessed by her and Lu Xiu, it was nearly impossible to escape from the encirclement of these three.

If she and Lu Xiu had intercepted the three of them beforehand, there would have been a high possibility of helping the crowd escape.

But...

This did not align with their agreement with Wenxian City.

Following the brief delay caused by Yuwei, Xuan Che, and Cao Tian, the main force of over one thousand two hundred people had already drawn near.

After the dark, dense crowd arrived, they spread out directly, surrounding Jiuyou and the others on all sides, completely encircling them.

"Jiuyou, and Lu Xiu!"

"This time, you will surely die!"

Cao Tian looked at Jiuyou and the others, his gaze pausing for a moment specifically on Lu Xiu.

Recalling his previous wretched state, a flash of venomous resentment crossed his eyes.

Although Xuan Che did not speak, his gaze was equally icy.

It was because of intercepting these people that Yu'er was tragically captured by that beast Ye Lingyun and subjected to suppression.

This grudge must not only be settled with Ye Lingyun.

Jiuyou and the others were also inextricably involved!

Today, he was determined to slaughter Jiuyou and the others to collect some interest first!

"No need to waste words with them, let's strike directly."

He looked at Cao Tian.

Cao Tian smiled, "Daoist Friend Xuan is truly impatient; since that is the case, then we shall do as you say, Daoist Friend."

"Do it."

As the two voices sounded one after another, Spiritual Power surged forth from the bodies of the crowd.

Seeing that the battle was about to erupt.

In the sky, above the clouds.

A streak of Spirit Light suddenly shot out, landing upon the earth.

In an instant, the earth trembled.

Light curtains rose up one after another.

In the blink of an eye, ten great Formations appeared between heaven and earth.

The Formations connected, encircling Jiuyou and the others, and while avoiding Jiuyou and her group, they divided Cao Tian and the others into ten segments.

Before Cao Tian and the others could even react.

From within the ten great Formations, a spatial fluctuation simultaneously emanated from beneath the earth.

The dense power of transmission instantly permeated every corner within the Array.

"There is a Transmission Array underground!"

Sensing the power of transmission permeating their surroundings, Yuwei, Xuan Che, and Cao Tian were all startled at once.

Especially Cao Tian, whose expression changed the most intensely.

How familiar was this scene?