Shall We Run Quickly

The residual soul of the woman within the sword-shaped pendant could naturally sense the terrifying nature of this formation, even more so than Ye Xuan.

Her delicate eyebrows furrowed slightly, and she said with a grave tone, "Ye Xuan, are you really sure the Divine Sword Sect is on the verge of destruction?"

First, there was the sect's gate plaque at the mountain entrance, imbued with Daoist rhyme and astonishing sword intent. Then, there was the stone tablet of Immortal Tier, containing immense terror. Now, there was this incredibly powerful Mountain Protecting Array. How could any of this indicate that the sect was close to ruin?

Anyone with eyes could see that this was clearly an extraordinary sect!

Ye Xuan instantly felt awkward and scratched the back of his head. "This... it's all just rumors from the outside world, saying the Divine Sword Sect is dilapidated and its inheritance is broken."

He shook his head, sighing with a dejected expression. "Rumors are detestable..."

After a moment's thought, he added, "Senior, perhaps we should run quickly?"

"This Mountain Protecting Array is too terrifying. I have no confidence in breaking through it."

"Run?"

The woman's voice was faint. "Do you think this array can be easily escaped?"

"If I'm not mistaken, the moment we arrived at the Divine Sword Sect's mountain gate, the powerful figures within would have discovered you!"

"Once you attempt to escape, there will only be one outcome – your soul will be scattered!"

"It's obvious that there are definitely super experts guarding the Divine Sword Sect, otherwise, they wouldn't be able to set up such a Mountain Protecting Array!"

"Moreover, you trespassed into the Divine Sword Sect without permission, which is an act of disrespect to any sect."

Her expression was more solemn than ever before.

Upon hearing this, Ye Xuan's face turned ashen, and he anxiously asked, "Then, what should we do now?"

At this moment, he was desperately resisting the sharp pressure by channeling his spiritual energy, beads of sweat constantly breaking out.

The layer of white spiritual energy around his body was also being rapidly compressed by the sharp pressure.

His entire body trembled uncontrollably.

Even though he was trying his best, he knew he couldn't hold on for much longer.

The power of this Mountain Protecting Array was beyond his imagination. If he didn't make a decision quickly, he would likely be crushed to death!

"Since the powerful figures within haven't acted, it means they are giving you a chance. Right now, the only feasible path is to break through the formation."

"Although this formation is infinitely powerful, it's not impossible to break through. You must not lose your composure!"

As she said this, the woman's tone instantly became proud and commanding. "In my life, I was at least an Earth Immortal expert. Although this wasn't my specialty, I still have some knowledge. You just need to act according to my guidance, and you'll be able to avoid the array's attacks. It will take more time, but you'll definitely pass through this formation!"

Hearing this, Ye Xuan was overjoyed. "That's excellent. Please instruct me, Senior."

The woman in the pendant didn't waste any words and directly issued commands: "Three left, one right, nine forward, two back, step on Qian, leap on Kun!"

"..."

With the woman's guidance, Ye Xuan felt the pressure greatly reduce, and he slowly exhaled a breath of turbid air.

Outside the formation, on Heaven-Defying Peak.

Lin Feng sat cross-legged on the Bodhi Meditation Cushion, his body enveloped in swirling energy, emitting profound auras.

He was cultivating the Heavenly Secrets Art.

Suddenly, he seemed to sense something. After opening his eyes, he looked at the map of the Divine Sword Sect.

In his vision, a slender youth with handsome features was moving within the Mountain Protecting Array.

"Oh ho?"

"This guy is quite something, actually moving freely within the Mountain Protecting Array?"

"Tsk tsk, this is interesting."

Lin Feng was slightly surprised.

Although this Mountain Protecting Array couldn't compare to ancient killing formations, it wasn't something just anyone could traverse. He knew this better than anyone.

However, now a youth in his early teens could evade the array's power as if strolling through a garden. Wasn't this a bit exaggerated?

Even someone specializing in this path wouldn't be able to do it so easily at this age.

He frowned slightly and zoomed in on the map again. He noticed the youth wearing a sword-shaped pendant around his neck, which occasionally emitted a faint red light.

"Holy crap, is it really that cliché?"

Lin Feng's mouth twitched.

As someone from Earth, he had been heavily influenced by web novels. This situation immediately made him recognize the trope.

Without a doubt, this youth was the kind of protagonist in a web novel who had a powerful old man hidden by his side as standard equipment.

The reason he could be so calm within the formation was precisely due to the old man's guidance.

Anyone who didn't know would think it was incredibly impressive.

Lin Feng smiled. "If my guess is correct, this youth should be the prodigy with great destiny that the System has delivered."

With this thought, the corners of his mouth curved into an arc, and he became somewhat interested, directly activating the Heavenly Secrets Art.

In an instant.

All of the young man's information was listed before Lin Feng.

Name: Ye Xuan.

Age: 17.

Realm: Fifth Tier Qi Gathering Realm.

Physique: Innate Sword Body.

Destiny: 19000.

Loyalty: Ten percent.

"Ye Xuan?"

"That name really suits a Child of Destiny, has that kind of vibe."

"His physique is good too, and his Destiny value is even better."

Lin Feng nodded with satisfaction.

Compared to Ye Jingyun, he was much stronger in every aspect, especially the purple energy representing Destiny, which was significantly denser than Ye Jingyun's.

"Tsk tsk, no wonder he carries an old man around, he's way more awesome than ordinary people." Lin Feng chuckled.

On the other side, within the Mountain Protecting Array.

Ye Xuan followed the woman's guidance and barely managed to dodge the array's attacks.

Even so, his forehead was covered in a fine sheen of sweat.

"Senior, thank you so much for this time."

"If it weren't for your guidance, I would have most likely been killed by the array."

Ye Xuan said sincerely.

"Thanking me now is still too early."

The woman's tone was not relaxed at all. "The power of this array is far from what I imagined."

"You must be extremely focused and absolutely cannot take a wrong step."

"Once you make a mistake, the consequences will be unimaginable!"

Ye Xuan's expression sharpened, and he nodded heavily, "This junior understands!"

Half an hour later.

Ye Xuan's vision blurred, and the scenery in his sight twisted and changed like fleeting shadows. Within a few breaths, he found himself in a completely different scene.

Under the woman's guidance, he had finally successfully passed through the Mountain Protecting Array!

At this moment, he felt his entire body become incredibly light, and the air he breathed felt sweet.

Overwhelming joy instantly enveloped him.

At this moment, he couldn't help but look up.

As far as his eyes could see, the Divine Sword Sect finally revealed its true form – majestic and grand, with a powerful aura, and surrounded by auspicious clouds.

Just this one glance made him feel an uncontrollable urge to prostrate himself in worship, and a sense of reverence naturally arose within him.

"Oh my god!"

"This, this is clearly a sacred place for cultivation!"

"No, it's an immortal realm descended to the mortal world!"