Breaking the Fishing Net Formation, Another Powerful Enemy Joins the Fray! (Bonus Chapter for Hu Zhong Ri Yue 390/1300)

As the system notification rang out, Xiao Qiao, Mu Ran, and Cang Xingyu among the group of four each drew their weapons and stood ready. Only Ye Weiming did not appear overly excited, though he too examined the legendary "Fishing Net Formation" warily alongside his teammates.

The fishing nets held by these Heartbreak Valley disciples looked soft, but under the morning sunlight, they faintly gleamed with a metallic luster. They were also covered in sharp-looking barbs and daggers. Anyone caught in one certainly would not have a pleasant time.

At that moment, Ye Weiming leisurely said, "Everyone, be careful. This 'Fishing Net Formation' is no simple matter. Those of you who have read his Strategy Guide should already know that."

After a brief pause, he added, "But aside from that guide, I once privately discussed Heartbreak Valley with Xue Zhuan. In truth, when Master Jin wrote his books, he always liked slipping in personal commentary, and the design and setup of this Heartbreak Valley are full of it."

"According to Xue Zhuan's analysis, Heartbreak Valley represents the dangerous side of love. Whether it is the Love Flower Poison, Heartbreak Grass, Heartbreak Cliff, or the sinister hearts of the people within, all of it symbolizes the hardships and hidden perils beneath the beauty of love."

"And from my analysis, this 'Fishing Net Formation' probably uses a homophone to represent another aspect of emotion—desire."

"Therefore, anyone unable to rise above their own desires, anyone trapped in them and unable to break free, will not escape unscathed once they fall into this formation."

"Even someone as powerful as Old Urchin Zhou Botong made a grave mistake in his youth under the sway of desire. He belongs to the type with no resistance to it, so after being bound by this 'Fishing Net Formation,'