Chapter 2355: I Almost Died

Tianlin only has a superficial understanding of formations; he knows a bit, but not much.

Therefore, when it comes to capturing the formation base and formation eye, he naturally lacks the meticulousness of that Elder Formation King Immortal City.

At this time, his main role is just to surround and block, while that Elder Formation King Immortal City is the one actually taking action.

But even with Tianlin's help, the two tried several times and still failed.

The formation base and formation eye wandering within the formation light curtain are simply slippery to an absurd degree.

Each time it looks like success is imminent, the next second it slips right through the fingers.

After repeated failures, that Elder Formation King Immortal City also couldn't hold back.

He is a grand Immortal-level formation master, yet now he can't even break such an ordinary formation.

Not to mention breaking the formation, he can't even control the formation base and formation eye.

"Damn it."

After another failure, that Elder Formation King Immortal City finally couldn't help but curse loudly.

In his anger, he couldn't help but punch the formation hard.

But as his fist fell, Hong Zun inside the formation spat out a mouthful of blood, then gritted his teeth and shouted at that elder.

"What are you doing?"

Sitting properly cross-legged in the formation, he inexplicably got punched and vomited blood.

Hearing Hong Zun's angry shout, that Elder Formation King Immortal City belatedly came to his senses, seeing Hong Zun with blood pouring from his mouth, he involuntarily staggered, then quickly apologized.

"Fellow Daoist, please forgive me; I was just muddle-headed with anger."

You..................

Faced with that elder's sincere apology, Hong Zun gritted his teeth in anger, but the words at the tip of his tongue could only be swallowed down.

It wasn't intentional on his part, and he sincerely admitted his mistake—what else can be said?

But the more he thought about it, the more stifled he felt; you could say what the hell is this.

Not only is he trapped in the formation unable to get out, but he was also inexplicably injured.

It's all because of that unfilial disciple; he turned and glared angrily at Xu Jie.

Sensing his master's gaze, Xu Jie replied with an innocent expression.

"Master, what are you looking at me for? I didn't say anything just now."

"Unfilial disciple, it's all because of you; if it weren't for you, I wouldn't have fallen to this state."

"I......................."

Hearing that, Xu Jie was momentarily speechless; what he said is true, but I didn't do it on purpose either.

Besides, wasn't it you, Master, who rushed into the formation yourself?

Of course, Xu Jie naturally didn't dare to say those words out loud.

Given Hong Zun's murderous glare, Xu Jie had no doubt that if he dared to say those words, once Hong Zun got free he would skin him alive.

Xu Jie lowered his head and played dead, while Hong Zun felt utterly stifled.

Just then, Huang Lao and the four others, along with Ye Zhangqing, walked over.

Seeing that Hong Zun was indeed trapped in the formation, Huang Lao and the four others clicked their tongues in amazement.

Indeed, it's true; but this formation is somewhat absurd, actually having such a remarkable effect.

In front of Huang Lao and the four others, Hong Zun also positioned himself as a junior.

He performed a respectful salute; the four nodded in response, then began to curiously examine the formation.

The four are not specialists in formations, but having lived many years, their vision is naturally sharp, and they soon noticed the formation's peculiarity.

Immediately, Huang Lao curiously looked at that Elder Formation King Immortal City and asked.

"Since this formation cannot be broken by force, have you found a method to break it?"

Upon hearing that, that Elder Formation King Immortal City clasped his hands in salute and replied respectfully.

"Replying to Huang Lao, the method to break the formation has been found, but... but I cannot control the formation base and formation eye."

A hint of embarrassment involuntarily flashed across his face.

Although the method to break the formation has been found, if we can't seize the formation base and formation eye, we cannot proceed to break it.

As a grand Elder Formation King Immortal City, to have fallen to such a state—isn't that embarrassing?

The Elder Formation King Immortal City felt a mix of emotions, but upon hearing that, Huang Lao broke into a smile.

"Oh, how novel; let me give it a try."

The formation base and formation eye can actually hide within the formation light curtain, formless and unfixed.

Huang Lao also became interested; immediately following what that Elder Formation King Immortal City said, he sank his mind into the formation and soon began trying.

With Huang Lao's cultivation, although he is not a formation master, his control over his own spiritual power is also extremely meticulous.

Thus, not long afterward he located the formation base and formation eye.

Upon this, Huang Lao couldn't help but smile; indeed, it was interesting.

He then manipulated his own spiritual power, moving to envelop the formation base and formation eye, intending to control them.

However, his first and second attempts both ended in failure.

The formation base and formation eye are indeed slippery and extremely hard to capture.

But after only two failures, Huang Lao seemed to have found the knack and quickly succeeded in controlling the first formation eye.

"I did it."

After succeeding, Huang Lao looked at that Elder Formation King Immortal City and smiled.

Upon hearing that, that elder hurriedly extended his spiritual power into the formation light curtain, saw that a formation eye had indeed been taken by Huang Lao, and couldn't help but feel delighted.

"Senior is impressive; please, senior, help me."

Seeing that they finally managed to capture a formation eye, although it was only the first one, no matter how you say it, it was a success.

As long as he can control these formation bases and formation eyes, the Elder of Formation King Immortal City has confidence he can solve this formation.

So, the Elder of Formation King Immortal City wasted no words and immediately called for help.

Anyway, his mindset was shattered; after trying so many times, he still couldn't succeed.

Now that Huang Lao has succeeded, his cultivation level is evident—he is strong in every aspect.

He didn't stubbornly try on his own, but instead had Huang Lao lend a hand.

Hearing that, Huang Lao naturally didn't refuse; it was just a small matter.

With Huang Lao's help, things went smoothly thereafter.

For the Elder of Formation King Immortal City, as long as he can hold the formation bases and formation eyes, he can break the formation.

As Huang Lao captured all of this formation's eyes and bases, he immediately handed them over to the Elder of Formation King Immortal City.

This Elder also began to break the formation.

With the formation bases and eyes, this Elder also began to break the formation.

Compared to before, when he could barely move, this time the Elder became extremely composed.

The hardest step, Hong Zun had already helped him complete it; the subsequent breaking of the formation, given his cultivation, was naturally no problem.

He used a whole day, and the next day, even Qi Xiong and the others rushed over upon hearing the news.

Under everyone's gaze, the formation was successfully dissolved with a clear sound.

Regaining his freedom once more, Hong Zun couldn't help but burst into tears of joy.

"Shī xiōng.................."

Especially upon seeing Qi Xiong and the other senior brothers, the grievance became unbearable.

Seeing this, Qi Xiong spoke with a slightly darkened expression.

"Junior Brother, a proper seven-foot man shouldn't cry—you are......................"

After all, he is also an Elder of the Dao One Immortal Sect—what's with this delicate, womanly demeanor?

"Shī xiōng, what kind of talk is this—I almost died."