After passing through numerous ancient palaces, the group arrived before the central palace.
Its doors were shut tight. Built from some unknown black giant stone, they were carved with ancient Divine Runes that had long since blurred beyond recognition.
As they approached, a translucent barrier appeared and blocked their path.
"There's a barrier."
Everyone's gaze immediately turned to Mo Xiu.
She was the only Array Master in the group.
Breaking barriers and formations was her specialty.
Mo Xiu said nothing and stepped forward.
Light flashed in her hand, revealing a silver Formation Banner covered in intricate star patterns.
With a flick of her wrist, she cast the banner at the barrier.
Hum—
The instant the banner's tip touched it, ripples spread across the barrier like a lake struck by a pebble.
At the same time, countless faintly glowing, illusory Divine Runes surfaced across it, forming an extraordinarily complex three-dimensional structure.
A calculating light flashed in Mo Xiu's eyes as she studied and analyzed the emerging runes.
After a moment, she withdrew her gaze and shook her head, her voice grave.
"This barrier is extremely high-level. Its principles are entirely different from those of modern formations. It's an ancient barrier, and with my knowledge and the means available to me, I can't possibly break it."
Ning Yun Ya's expression tightened, and his brows drew together.
If they could not break through this final obstacle, they could not enter the palace.
This was the only area of the ruins they had yet to explore in depth—and their last hope of finding the Mummy Soul Tree.
Just as the mood grew heavy, Mo Xiu added, "There is good news, though."
"This barrier has stood for so long that its energy has been draining away naturally. What's more, the God Power Lock the four