As time passed, the restrictions trembled more and more violently, and the rumbling grew increasingly frequent. Finally, after one attack, the outermost restriction let out a hum and shattered into fragments.
The Rabbit-eared female cultivator's spirits lifted. "The outermost restriction has been broken. Next comes the second layer."
Xu Chunniang examined the unfamiliar Runes that had appeared on the restriction. A sense of foreboding made her heart pound wildly. These Runes seemed to contain some mysterious power left behind by the witch clan.
She frowned. "I have a feeling the second layer will not be easy to break. These Runes do not look right."
"I'll try attacking these Runes and see what they really are."
The Rabbit-eared female cultivator stared eagerly at the restriction before her, her gaze sweeping back and forth over the newly appeared Runes. She tried attacking the nearest one.
The instant the Rune was struck, Witchlight flashed from it and counterattacked the Rabbit-eared female cultivator.
At the same time, the characters on the restriction began twisting eerily, as though they had come alive.
Seeing the twisting characters, Xu Chunniang's unease intensified. There was definitely something wrong with these Runes.
The Rabbit-eared female cultivator leaped aside, dodging the Witchlight. Yet it unexpectedly returned, flying toward her even faster and slamming straight into her body.
"Ah!"
The Rabbit-eared female cultivator screamed miserably and fell from midair, rolling several times across the ground before stopping herself.
Xu Chunniang hurriedly looked toward her. "Are you all right?"
The Rabbit-eared female cultivator climbed to her feet and shook her head, looking somewhat puzzled. "Eh? Other than some pain, there doesn't seem to be any other reaction. I think I'm fine. What was that Witchlight?"
After some thought, Xu Chunniang voiced her deduction. "That Witchlight should have been a manifestation of the