Checkpoint Rules
A giant sword appeared in the Guardian Formation Spirit's hand, exuding killing intent.
The moment it reached Lin Mu, the giant sword was swung.
Laugh!
The sound of air being torn apart came, and the sword seemed to shatter the surrounding space.
Lin Mu gripped his longsword to defend, but the moment the longsword and the greatsword collided, a tremendous force swept over him.
Bang!
Lin Mu was sent flying backward, crashing hard into a rock wall not far away, sending sand and dust flying everywhere.
Lin Mu's expression was not good. He had not expected that the Guardian Formation Spirit's strength would be so terrifying.
With just one strike, he was sent flying.
Moreover, this is without the Formation being activated.
Once the Formation is activated, the Guardian Formation Spirit energy will mobilize even more power.
Lin Mu is no match for him!
Roar!
The Guardian Formation Spirit roared and charged towards Lin Mu.
Its every step leaves a footprint on the ground, and its terrifying power is like a storm.
Reaching Lin Mu, he swung his greatsword down once more.
Laugh!
An explosive surge of power emerged.
Lin Mu's figure left behind a series of afterimages.
Illusion Dragon Thunder Step!
Boom!
A tremendous roar came from where Lin Mu was, and a huge crater appeared in the ground.
Lin Mu stood at a distance, looking at the Guardian Formation Spirit. He knew very well that if things continued like this, he would surely die.
His gaze turned toward Ben Gang and Jaylen.
This is something they caused.
Killing them should solve the problem.
Upon seeing Lin Mu's eyes, Ben Gang and Jaylen quickly fled.
Lin Mu gave chase.
But at that moment, the Guardian Formation Spirit rushed towards him, getting ahead of him and wielding its greatsword.
Lin Mu's figure retreated repeatedly.
Another huge explosion rang out.
Ben Gang and Jaylen rushed outside the passage and cautiously looked around.
They knew that Lin Mu was very skilled in Movement Technique.
Even if they try to escape, he can easily catch up with them.
However, the Guardian Formation Spirit's Movement Technique was even stronger than his.
That is why Lin Mu found it difficult to extricate himself from the Guardian Formation Spirit's grasp.
"Fortunately, the Guardian Formation Spirit is very strong in all aspects! Otherwise, we would have had a hard time getting away!" Jaylen said.
"It's a pity that the Shikigami's control is limited; otherwise, the Guardian Formation Spirit would be even stronger if the Formation were activated!" Ben Gang said.
"It's alright, this power is enough to kill him!" Jaylen said.
While they were discussing, the Guardian Formation Spirit and Lin Mu continued to fight.
The Guardian Formation Spirit's power is astonishing, and its destructive force is extremely terrifying.
Each swing of the sword creates a huge crater in the ground.
An explosion was heard.
Lin Mu and the beast clashed repeatedly, with Lin Mu mostly dodging its attacks.
However, as the two sides fought again and again, Lin Mu also suffered many wounds.
More importantly, Lin Mu's Blood Qi began to decline.
The Blood Dragon Transformation consumes Blood Qi.
If it were not Life Body.
Lin Mu simply cannot last that long.
Looking at the Guardian Formation Spirit before him, a hint of resentment appeared in Lin Mu's eyes.
He was extremely unwilling to accept it!
After all the hard work of cultivating to this level, he ended up like this.
If this continues, he might die here!
"I refuse to believe it! Their control is that perfect!" Lin Mu thought to himself.
At this moment, the Divine Soul Eye was activated to its fullest extent, its eyes fixed on the Guardian Formation Spirit.
He kept scanning the Guardian Formation Spirit.
He could sense that the Guardian Formation Spirit was in great pain.
It is resisting the damage caused to it by the Shikigami.
However Shikigami is very strong, and with the blessing of the Cursed Script, it can be completely controlled.
Given the current situation, this control will not be lifted before Lin Mu dies.
"Guardian Formation Spirit, if you don't want to be controlled by it forever, tell me how I can help you!" Lin Mu shouted.
Jaylen and Ben Gang had sarcastic expressions on their faces.
They were well aware of the Shikigami's abilities.
It's simply beyond the current power of the Guardian Formation Spirit to undo.
"Still not giving up! Doesn't he know that our methods can control souls below the Fifth Order? No matter how strong the Guardian Formation Spirit is, it's impossible for it to break free of control!"
"Just like an ant, struggling in its death throes!"
"..."
As the two discussed this, a hint of pleasure crept into their eyes as they looked at Lin Mu.
They love Lin Mu's sense of powerlessness.
Despite being a genius, he was unable to change his fate.
The Guardian Formation Spirit paused slightly, its expression shifting as it looked at Lin Mu.
It is clearly fighting against the Shikigami inside its body.
"Chess... Chess Game!"
The Guardian Formation Spirit emitted a hoarse voice.
But soon, its eyes were filled with murderous intent.
Clearly, it cannot escape the control of the Shikigami.
Lin Mu's pupils contracted.
Chess Game!
His gaze drifted toward the Chess Game beside him.
He knew very well that this was a checkpoint set up by the strategist.
There may also be hidden rules.
"I see!" A glint flashed in Lin Mu's eyes.
Jaylen and Ben Gang didn't look too good.
They had some understanding of this Formation, otherwise they wouldn't have prepared Jade Token as a technique.
This Formation is Seventh Order Formation, and its power is extremely strong.
The Formation and level were created by that person.
You must follow the rules when completing the challenge.
No one can defy it.
The test in this stage is Chess Game.
In other words, as long as Lin Mu enters the Chess Game, the Guardian Formation Spirit must abide by the rules.
Otherwise, they will be affected by the power of the Formation.
This is also one way to break the deadlock.
However, entering the Chess Game does not mean that you can break the seal on the Shikigami.
Instead, under the rules, the power of the Formation will temporarily suppress the power of the Shikigami, allowing the Guardian Formation Spirit to enter the Chess Game.
No one outside the Chess Game can interfere with the players.
Once the Chess Game is over, the restraints will disappear.
This also means that if Lin Mu cannot solve the Chess Game, death awaits him in the next moment.
"It's alright! This Chess Game isn't that simple. He only tried once at most; it's impossible for him to solve it so easily!"
"Yes! And the Guardian Formation Spirit is just as strong; he might not even be able to hold out long enough to enter the Chess Game!"
A hint of coldness lingered at the corners of their mouths.
In their view, even if they gained a glimmer of hope, it wouldn't change anything.
After all, the Chess Game is not easy, and it is even more impossible to defeat the Guardian Formation Spirit.
Lin Mu rushed toward the Chess Game.
The Guardian Formation Spirit followed closely behind, but Lin Mu's speed was still a bit slower in comparison.
Almost instantly, the Guardian Formation Spirit appeared behind him, wielding its greatsword.
Seeing this, Lin Mu remained suspended in mid-air, gathering a large amount of Source Force at his feet.
The moment the Guardian Formation Spirit's giant sword fell, Source Force erupted.
Laugh!
Lin Mu was like a pebble blasted apart by an explosion.
Using the power of the explosion, they arrived at the Chess Game.
However, this approach is not without its costs.
His legs were broken in multiple places, with several wounds visible. It's no exaggeration to say that the explosion had almost rendered him unable to move.
The Guardian Formation Spirit continued to charge towards him.
Lin Mu Soaring Art to land on the Chess Game seat.
The Guardian Formation Spirit, whose eyes were originally bloodshot, seemed to be affected by some kind of force. Its figure became sluggish, staring blankly at Lin Mu, and it slowly walked towards the Chess Game...