Chapter 498: and translation of chapter title

What's going on?

A formation within a formation; it seems we're trapped by a formation left behind by cultivators of the Shengming Sect from back then. Xiao Ran looked around, expression changed.

Thus translation: 【2】 A formation within a formation; it seems we're trapped by a formation left behind by cultivators of the Shengming Sect from back then. Xiao Ran looked around, expression changed.

But need to keep as single line. Ensure no line break.

Blades and fire surrounded them on all sides, icy blades attacking from every direction, not only exhausting Xiao Ran and the two others in defense, but the abnormal beasts that came in pursuit were completely burned to death by the sea of fire.

Thus: 【3】 Blades and fire surrounded them on all sides, icy blades attacking from every direction, not only exhausting Xiao Ran and the two others in defense, but the abnormal beasts that came in pursuit were completely burned to death by the sea of fire.

Seeing the formation's power continually flare, Ling Yan's expression turned anxious: "Xiao Ran, how do we get out?"

"How would I know? I don't understand formations at all!" Xiao Ran gritted his teeth.

Thus: 【5】 "How would I know? I don't understand formations at all!" Xiao Ran gritted his teeth.

At that moment, Wu Qian furrowed his brow: "You two, this should be the Seventh-Transformation Immortal Formation's Blade Mountain and Sea of Fire. I've studied formations for a while before; if you trust me, follow me."

Thus: 【6】 At that moment, Wu Qian furrowed his brow: "You two, this should be the Seventh-Transformation Immortal Formation's Blade Mountain and Sea of Fire. I've studied formations for a while before; if you trust me, follow me."

"Good, Daoist Wu, hurry!"

"Alright, Daoist Xiao, hear me out—can you fully attack that formation pattern?"

"Formation pattern?" Xiao Ran looked over, saw the pattern amidst the sea of fire, gritted his teeth: "No problem!"

"Alright, Fairy Ling, after Xiao breaks the formation pattern, go support him; I'll break the formation!" Wu Qian clenched his fists, gritting his teeth, looking at them sternly.

Xiao Ran frowned: "Daoist Wu, don't overreach."

Wu Qian shook his head, looking at them: "You two have helped each other a lot along the way; this time it's my turn to contribute."

"Alright, thank you, Daoist Wu!"

"Quick!"

As Xiao Ran rushed forward, a large number of honeycomb lattices suddenly appeared around him; these honeycomb lattice shields gradually combined and arranged, totaling sixty-four, protecting him and resisting the incoming blaze!

But this blaze seemed extraordinary as well; Xiao Ran gritted his teeth: "Some kind of heavenly fire? It even burned through my honeycomb lattice shields!"

Feeling his honeycomb lattice shields diminishing layer by layer, Xiao Ran rushed forward and summoned his natal immortal accumulation's Clear Turbid Sword; a flash of sword light flashed!

Boom—

As Xiao Ran's attack landed, the purest clear qi and the most turbid turbid qi burst forth with terrifying power; this single sword completely tore apart that formation pattern!

Ling Yan rushed over to support Xiao Ran, and at that moment Wu Qian also gritted his teeth, activating his own natal immortal accumulation!

A massive dragon-headed cane appeared in Wu Qian's hand; as magical power and Dao Marks were infused, he pointed it toward the void to the side:

"Open!"

As the great formation twisted, Wu Qian gritted his teeth and roared, knowing the Immortal Formation was terrifying; now, to break the formation by destroying one pattern would surely cause violent movement in the other patterns—remaining inside would certainly mean death!

"I can't let Daoist Xiao and Daoist Ling look down on me—open up for me!!!"

Wu Qian spared no cost, even consuming his own Dao Mark foundation; the dragon-headed cane burst forth with strong light again, shattering the great formation and blasting a gap!

"Quickly go!"

Xiao Ran and Ling Yan exchanged a glance, then hurriedly followed Wu Qian as he charged out.

After leaving the great formation, the three fled a distance of a hundred li before stopping this time.

Xiao Ran and Ling Yan exhaled in relief simultaneously, grateful: "Daoist Wu, thank you so much..."

Pfft!!

Wu Qian suddenly spat out a mouthful of blood, his face pale as he crouched on the ground: "Cough cough cough!!"

"Daoist Wu?! Daoist Wu, what's wrong?" Xiao Ran walked over and hurriedly helped Wu Qian up.

Wu Qian waved his hand, stood up himself: "It's fine, just consumed a lot."

Xiao Ran could tell Wu Qian had likely tapped into his Dao Mark foundation; otherwise he wouldn't be this weak.

"This way, Ling Yan, we'll first guard Wu Qian's recovery, letting him recuperate."

Ling Yan nodded: "Good."

"Sorry to trouble you two."

Wu Qian adjusted his breath, then sat down again to circulate his cultivation technique and restore his magical power.

Although magical power can be restored, lost Dao Marks cannot be recovered; they must be re-cultivated anew.

Xiao Ran and Ling Yan also understood that not just anyone could expend their own foundation for another; this sacrifice shows Wu Qian is truly an upright and virtuous cultivator.

This also made Xiao Ran and Ling Yan trust Wu Qian, and Wu Qian likewise trusted them; otherwise they wouldn't have traveled together, spending two months in this perilous abnormal region.

Two days passed.

After Wu Qian had fully recovered, although he was still somewhat weak, his complexion had improved greatly; he cupped his hands toward the two and said:

"Thank you both. Daoist Xiao, since you previously used your natal immortal accumulation, should you also recover a bit?"

Xiao Ran smiled: "It's fine, I've taken a pill and mostly recovered; how about you, Ling Yan?"

"I didn't really exert myself anyway, no need to worry about me." Ling Yan smiled helplessly.

"It seems we can't go forward; the great formation left by the Shengming Sect blocks that area, likely even a Void‑God cultivator couldn't enter, and perhaps the Sect Master's seal lies deep within the formation." Xiao Ran sighed.

"We never really expected to obtain that thing anyway." Wu Qian shook his head.

"Let's continue exploring other places; since the formation blocks the front, this vicinity should be roughly the central region of the abnormal zone, and if we could find a mutant change source stone, that would be even better."

"That's right, let's go."

The three continued on their way, searching near the Immortal Formation.

Along the way they also encountered many abnormal beasts, but the three were fortunately not weak in strength; especially Xiao Ran's accumulation device was truly formidable, and in tough battles they usually emerged unscathed.

Honestly, their situation is far better than Yan Buji's; aside from Wu Qian's injury in the Immortal Formation incident, Xiao Ran and Ling Yan's combat power is also astonishing, and together they can hardly be defeated by any Sixth‑Transformation abnormal beast.

"Run!"

Xiao Ran widened his eyes and shouted.

The three fled at high speed, never expecting that shortly after arriving they would encounter a Seventh‑Transformation abnormal beast!

That abnormal beast resembled a fierce tiger yet had a bird's torso; its two paws alternated in running, looking somewhat comical, but the terrifying pressure and the mutant force spewing from its tiger's head made one's heart tremble with fear.

"Daoist Wu!"

Xiao Ran gritted his teeth, seeing Wu Qian lagging behind the two, and summoned his Clear Turbid Sword and Six Emptiness Turbid Qi Wheel!

"Xiao Daoyou, don't mind me, go quickly!"

"Fellow Daoist Wu, you go first, I'll hold it off for a while! Don't worry, I'll catch up!"

Wu Qian urgently said: "Fellow Daoist Xiao, don't...."

"Quick! Dragging your feet, do you want both of us to die here?"

Ling Yan hurried over to help Wu Qian up: "Fellow Daoist Wu, Xiao Ran is strong, don't worry about him!"

Wu Qian looked at Ling Yan's determined gaze, then glanced at Xiao Ran's back, and gritted his teeth: "Sorry, I'm holding you back."

"Speaking of this, Fellow Daoist Wu, haven't you also saved us? Let's go quickly, Xiao Ran will be fine."

Seeing Ling Yan take Wu Qian away, Xiao Ran let out a sigh of relief:

"Finally I can let loose and go all out."

Some things really aren't suitable to use in front of them; otherwise, back then inside the Immortal Formation, there would have been no need for Fellow Daoist Wu to expend his primal source.

【Kid, you really want to use that?】

"I just finished cultivating it and haven't had a chance to try it; this Seven‑Transformation Abnormal Beast is perfect for a test—if I can't beat it, I can still run." Xiao Ran laughed.