bullyxtreme Chapter 175 The Crisis at the Core of the Formation: Breaking the Formation's Dilemma
Chapter 175 The Crisis at the Core of the Formation: Breaking the Formation's Dilemma
The dazzling light gradually faded, but the surrounding scenery did not change as I had imagined.
I was stunned. Had I made a mistake?
Is this stone slab not the key point of the formation?
A sense of unease welled up inside me.
"Xiao Yao, what are you doing?! Why haven't you broken the formation yet?" Elder Murong shouted sternly, his tone filled with doubt and dissatisfaction.
He frowned deeply, his sharp gaze seeming to see right through me.
I felt extremely wronged. The sudden appearance of the ghost disrupted my rhythm. Before I could even re-examine the array's core, he questioned me like this.
However, I cannot explain it, because any explanation would only make me seem more powerless.
The disciples around me began to whisper among themselves, their questioning gazes stinging my skin like needles.
The pressure came like a tidal wave, almost overwhelming me.
"Ha, I think she's just putting on an act, trying to make things mysterious. How could a good-for-nothing without spiritual roots possibly break such a complex formation?" Su Yao's sharp and sarcastic voice rang out from the crowd, adding fuel to the fire and instantly igniting the powder keg at the scene.
I clenched my fists so tightly that my nails almost dug into my flesh.
That damn woman always seizes every opportunity to slander me!
I suppressed my anger, ignored her provocation, and refocused my attention on the stone slab in front of me.
There must be something I've overlooked, there must be!
I took a deep breath, trying to calm myself down, and once again channeled my spiritual energy, carefully sensing every line and every fluctuation on the stone slab...
Suddenly, an unusual fluctuation of spiritual energy came from beside me, disrupting the spiritual energy I had painstakingly gathered.
I turned my head sharply and saw Li Yunfei standing not far away, a mocking smile on his lips.
he……
Li Yunfei stood to the side with his arms crossed, a contemptuous smile playing on his lips.
"Oh, isn't this our great genius Xiao? What, this little array eye has stumped you? I thought you could really crack it, but it seems you're nothing special." He made sarcastic remarks while secretly releasing spiritual energy to disrupt the spiritual energy fluctuations around me.
My thoughts were in complete disarray. The already elusive aura of the array's core was now even more elusive, like the moon reflected in water or a flower in a mirror.
I glared at him fiercely, but the mockery in his eyes only made me more agitated.
Although the array master did not speak, his deep eyes remained fixed on me, his gaze filled with scrutiny and inquiry.
I felt as if I were standing on a judgment seat, and he could see through every movement and every expression.
This invisible pressure is even more suffocating than Li Yunfei's sarcastic remarks.
My palms began to sweat and my breathing became rapid.
The disciples around me started talking amongst themselves, their eyes filled with suspicion and distrust, making me feel like a wild beast trapped in a cage, with nowhere to escape.
I clenched my teeth and tried to stay calm.
I can't let them influence me; I must find the core of the formation!
I took a deep breath and focused my attention back on the stone slab in front of me.
I stroked the patterns on the stone slab again and again, feeling the spiritual energy fluctuations contained within.
Time ticked by, and my anxiety grew. Fine beads of sweat appeared on my forehead.
Suddenly, I felt a flash of inspiration, as if I had grasped something crucial.
I suddenly opened my eyes, a glint of light flashing in them.
I stretched out my hand, and a pure spiritual energy condensed at my fingertips, which I slowly poured into the stone slab.
The patterns on the stone slab began to emit a faint glow, and the surrounding spiritual energy surged accordingly.
Just then, Su Yao's voice rang out again, "She's playing tricks again! I think she's just trying to stall for time!"
I turned my head sharply and glared at Su Yao. "Shut up!"
Just when everyone thought I would rush towards the center of the formation without regard for anything, I suddenly stopped what I was doing, slowly raised my head, and looked into the distance.
A knowing smile crept across my lips. "Looks like someone's even more anxious than I am..."
I stopped what I was doing, slowly raised my head, and looked around.
All eyes were on me, some with doubt, some with mockery, and some with anticipation.
I smiled slightly, revealing a confident expression.
Pretending to be a ghost?
Ha, I, Xiao Yao, never do anything I'm not sure I can do.
Instead of rushing directly to the center of the formation, I closed my eyes, fully released my divine sense, and carefully sensed the flow of spiritual energy around me.
This seemingly simple action only made everyone more puzzled.
Li Yunfei scoffed, "What? Giving up? Knowing you can't do it?" Su Yao chimed in, "I knew she was just putting on an act! How could a good-for-nothing like her..."
I ignored their sarcasm, because at that moment I had already sensed something unusual.
This aura was hidden within the formation and was extremely faint; it was impossible to detect without careful observation.
It's like a venomous snake lurking in the shadows, waiting for its chance to strike.
Just as I was about to pinpoint the source of this aura, the spirit array suddenly changed!
The originally calm array patterns began to flicker violently, and a powerful surge of spiritual energy rushed towards me.
not good!
I was startled and quickly dodged.
The spiritual attack struck the spot where I had been standing, instantly shattering the ground and sending debris flying.
I narrowly avoided the attack, but I became even more vigilant.
This formation can actually sense my intentions and launch an attack on its own initiative!
"Be careful!" The voice of the array master suddenly rang out, tinged with worry.
I couldn't respond to him because the attacks from the spirit array came one after another.
A barrage of spiritual energy attacks came at me like a storm, and I dodged left and right, constantly in danger.
The disciples around me gasped in surprise, holding their breath in worry.
While dodging the attacks, I tried my best to find a flaw in the formation.
This formation is indeed complex; each attack contains different variations of spiritual energy, making it impossible to defend against.
"Xiao Yao, what are you waiting for?! Break the formation quickly!" Elder Murong shouted anxiously.
I took a deep breath and forced myself to calm down.
The more critical the moment, the more important it is to maintain composure.
I must find the core of the formation in order to completely break it!
Just then, I suddenly felt a strong killing intent lock onto me.
I turned my head sharply and saw a dark figure dart out of the crowd, holding a sharp dagger, aimed straight at my heart!
"You're courting death!" I shouted coldly, my spiritual power surging in my hands...
My spiritual energy surged in my hand, condensing into a shield that blocked the sudden attack.
The shadowy figure missed its target and quickly retreated, disappearing into the crowd.
I was secretly alarmed. This ghostly figure was indeed treacherous and cunning, actually taking advantage of the chaos to launch a sneak attack!
While dodging the attacks of the spirit array, I cautiously observed my surroundings, searching for any trace of the ghostly figure.
The attacks from the spirit array grew increasingly fierce, and I gradually found myself struggling to keep up.
Just when I was about to give up, I suddenly felt a strange spiritual energy fluctuation coming from the core of the array.
This fluctuation is different from the previous ones; it is purer and more powerful!
Is it...
A bold idea suddenly came to my mind.
I forced myself to endure the discomfort caused by the depletion of my spiritual energy, and focused my divine sense on the core of the array, carefully sensing the fluctuations of spiritual energy.
Sure enough, my previous judgment was correct; this stone slab is indeed the key point of the formation!
However, it is hidden deeper and requires a more ingenious method to unlock.
I took a deep breath, mobilized all the remaining spiritual energy in my body, and guided the surrounding spiritual energy into the array's core, following the idea that suddenly appeared in my mind.
As spiritual energy was injected, the patterns on the stone slab began to emit a dazzling light, and the surrounding spiritual energy fluctuated violently.
boom! boom! boom!
The spirit array's attacks intensified, as if it sensed a threat and wanted to stop me.
I gritted my teeth and persevered, not daring to relax even slightly.
Just then, I suddenly felt a change in the spiritual energy fluctuations around me.
The originally chaotic spiritual energy began to become orderly, as if drawn by some force, converging towards the core of the formation.
I was overjoyed, knowing that my method had worked!
I continued to guide the spiritual energy, increasing the speed at which it was injected.
The attacks from the spirit array gradually weakened and eventually stopped completely.
"She...she actually did it!"
"Incredible! She actually controlled the spirit array!"
The surrounding disciples gasped in surprise, their eyes filled with disbelief.
Even Li Yunfei and Su Yao, who had been making sarcastic remarks, were now dumbfounded and speechless.
I slowly opened my eyes, a slight smile appearing on my lips.
I made it!
I not only found the core of the array, but I also took control of the spirit array!
I looked at the array master, and saw a hint of appreciation flash in his eyes as he slowly nodded.
I felt a sense of relief, and the anxiety that had been hanging over me finally subsided.
However, just when I thought it was all over, I suddenly felt an even stronger surge of spiritual energy coming from the depths of the array's core.
This fluctuation...
More powerful than ever before!
"Oh no!" I thought to myself and quickly retreated.
"What happened?" Elder Murong exclaimed in surprise.
My expression turned grave, and I said in a deep voice, "The array's core... isn't fully activated yet..." I looked up into the depths of the array's core, where something seemed to be awakening...