Formation Path

The scene was silent.

Only the sound of the waves echoed, and gradually, even the sound of the waves subsided.

Daoist Longshan surveyed his surroundings. Some bowed their heads, some wore smiles, and others stared calmly at him. He looked at the two people before him and finally said indifferently:

"Thank you both for your kind offer, but as the saying goes, one's momentum wanes after a single effort. How about we talk again after I and my disciples leave the Small Island?"

The words had barely left his mouth.

The expressions of the black-robed swordsman and the white-browed old man gradually darkened.

"Brother Chen, it seems our influence isn't great enough," the black-robed swordsman chuckled self-deprecatingly.

The white-browed old man nodded with a sigh.

But anyone with eyes could see the mockery in their eyes.

Ning Qi remained calm.

With his current strength, the two people in front of him were no different from ants. However, since his master was leading the team, he naturally had to respect him. Ning Qi was just looking at the mist that was vaguely visible in front of him with some surprise in his eyes. He sensed a strange power, like a Qimen Formation, but it seemed to be more powerful.

"You two have misunderstood," Daoist Longshan said with a smile, then, not wanting to say more, he waved his hand and led his disciples forward, preparing to head towards the misty area.

But unseen, the two auras locked onto the group.

People are easily swayed by self-interest.

Even if the Heavenly Sword Real Person is renowned, his absence will still tempt some people, especially with the growing rumors pointing to the Martial Saint's Inheritance within the True Martial Hall, which only fuels envy and makes people willing to take risks.

"True Person, it seems you're not going to give us any face at all?"

The two powerful figures on the Celestial Person Ranking, who had been fighting to the death, suddenly reached an agreement. Although they were smiling, there was a chill in their eyes.

The atmosphere instantly plummeted to freezing point.

Everyone held their breath, eager to see how the True Martial Sect would respond. Would they use the prestige of the Heavenly Sword Real Person to repel the enemy, or would they have other methods? Or would they simply retreat under the pressure of the two Celestial Person Ranking experts? If they did, the prestige of the True Martial Sect would undoubtedly be greatly diminished.

The True Martial Sect group paused.

Ning Qi's expression remained calm, but the next moment, he smiled.

A calm voice rang out:

Who do you think you are?

Everyone was astonished to see that Daoist Longshan's expression remained unchanged. They couldn't believe that such words could come from his mouth. However, the eyes of the disciples of the True Martial Sect lit up, especially Ye Qinghe and the others.

They would never forget how, when Daoist Longshan broke through to the Celestial Person Realm in seclusion, foreign enemies invaded True Martial Mountain, and how he stirred up trouble in Qingzhou after his success.

The Daoist Longshan has not made a move for a long time, his brilliance overshadowed by the Heavenly Sword Real Person, and many people have forgotten his true nature.

Both the black-robed swordsman and the white-browed old man stared blankly at Daoist Longshan.

They could hardly believe what they were hearing, wondering how someone who had only reached the Celestial Person Realm a few years ago had the courage to challenge two of them, experts on the Celestial Person Ranking.

But immediately.

They understood.

A rich and powerful force of heaven and earth converged, surging and turbulent like an overturned ocean.

The anger in their eyes hadn't even had time to rise before it all turned into astonishment, and then shock.

Daoist Longshan didn't waste any words.

With the activation of the Celestial Person Bridge Technique, his mastery of the power of heaven and earth instantly multiplied. He was no longer the same as before. He had been taking the Heavenly Pill for more than half a year, and most of its medicinal power had been refined. His strength had risen accordingly. If a comparison had to be made, he would at least be among the top twenty on the Celestial Person Ranking, after all, he also possessed many secret techniques taught by Ning Qi.

Boom!

The crowd could vaguely hear the roar of the power of heaven and earth, and jets of water surged, pushing all the onlookers away.

The two experts on the Celestial Person Ranking were so shocked that they had already used their full strength.

A hundred-foot-long blade of energy burst forth from the sea, cleaving through the water column like a sea dragon emerging from the ocean. The white-browed elder, meanwhile, unleashed a furious punch, his fist energy possessing a mysterious pulling force that actually created a vortex around the seawater. The power of heaven and earth fluctuated, and under the pressure, the two cooperated with remarkable tacit understanding.

But it was useless.

Daoist Longshan remained calm. He drew a circle with each hand, and the invisible power of heaven and earth split into two streams, which pulled and responded to each other, and then transformed into two giant waves that pressed down.

Under the shocked gazes of everyone.

The blade's energy shattered, and the fist's energy dissipated.

Both Celestial Person Realm experts coughed up blood and were sent flying backward, suppressed into the sea by the giant palm.

The Daoist Longshan stood with his hands behind his back.

Not long after.

Two disheveled figures emerged from the seabed, blood trickling from their lips, their eyes filled with gloom and fear.

The scene gradually fell silent.

At this moment, Daoist Longshan had become the focus of the entire audience, and his prestige was rising rapidly. Everyone had only one thought at this moment.

How could Daoist Longshan possess such terrifying strength?

The original reason why Daoist Longshan was treated with respect by two experts on the Celestial Person Ranking was because of the Heavenly Sword Real Person. Now, however, he is truly relying on his own strength.

The members of the True Martial Sect were all excited.

Ning Qi chuckled softly.

Judging from the methods his master had demonstrated, it was clear that he had worked hard these past few days. Perhaps he knew that the pressure of the entire sect was on Ning Qi, and he was powerless to do anything about it, so he could only turn it into a stronger driving force to grow up as quickly as possible.

Daoist Longshan glanced indifferently at the two experts on the Celestial Person Ranking, but said nothing.

Then he waved his hand and led the True Martial Sect disciples flying towards the direction of the mist.

This time.

But no one dared to stop them anymore.

The gazes were incredibly complex, a mixture of envy and astonishment.

"The True Martial Sect already had a Heavenly Sword Real Person, and now another Real Person Dragon Mountain has appeared. If they also obtain the Inheritance the True Martial Hall, they might become a sacred place of martial arts in the future!"

The two experts on the Celestial Person Ranking were helpless, their eyes filled with regret.

Not only did they fail to stop the True Martial Sect, they also offended them, truly losing both their wife and their army.

If time could turn back, they certainly wouldn't have done it this way.

"Master, you're so cool!"

Ye Qinghe was generous with her praise, and she did the same for each of her disciples.

The Daoist Longshan had been standing with his hands behind his back and looking quite relaxed, suddenly lost his composure and glared at Ye Qinghe with annoyance, but Ye Qinghe just smiled and turned her head away.

Daoist Longshan shook his head and chuckled, then looked at the White Mist area ahead with a somewhat solemn expression.

"Little Nine, what do you think?"

Ning Qi's eyes gleamed with a faint golden light, and after a moment he spoke:

"It's similar to a Qimen Formation, but it's enhanced by spiritual energy, making Formation far more flexible. If an ordinary person were to enter it, they would lose their way. Although there wouldn't be any real danger, it would still damage their Divine Intent. Even if we travel together, we'd probably be separated."

Everyone nodded.

This is already public information. Previously, some sects tried to use a human wave tactic to survey this place, only to find that when hundreds of people entered together, they would unknowingly become one person.

He Yan hurriedly asked:

Is there a way to solve this?

"Or their level of understanding is high enough."

"Like the Canghai Sword Sect?"

"That's right."

"Are there any other ways?"

Seeing those expectant gazes, Ning Qi observed carefully again, thought for a moment, and said:

"Or some special conditions must be met."

"Try our True Martial Sect's exclusive martial arts."

Besides the True Martial Nine Piles, the True Martial Sect also has some martial arts techniques that were obtained from the True Martial Underground Palace. Upon hearing this, everyone's eyes lit up. If what Cheng Ning Qi said was true, then wouldn't the True Martial Hall have opened up a shortcut for them?

Ye Qinghe and the others laughed excitedly, eager to try.

Daoist Longshan laughed and said:

"Then let's give it a try together. If we get lost and are teleported away, we'll meet up on Jade Serpent Island. If we end up on Misty Island, we can't act on our own. We'll wait until everyone has arrived before we go to find the True Martial Hall."

"Good!"

After a series of responses, everyone used their movement Movement Method to rush forward.

Walking on water is not difficult for them.

Ning Qi was last.

He smiled slightly, his eyes filled with anticipation, and once all the disciples had disappeared, he rushed inside.

Everything in front of me was a vast expanse of white.

Ning Qi paused in mid-air, his eyes filled with astonishment.

He could feel that his senses had been completely blocked, and the four directions were as if confused. A strange power was attached to the White Mist, generating all sorts of magical powers. When he tried to circulate the True Martial Arts, the White Mist mist immediately responded, and a faint path appeared within it.

His eyes lit up with excitement, and he activated his Golden Eyes of Truth. The White Mist before him slowly thinned, and a Small Island appeared faintly several thousand feet ahead. Looking around, he could see figures moving slowly within it, including disciples of the True Martial Sect and others who were also trying their luck.

Using True Martial arts to enter the mist is a means for others to enter; with Ning Qi's strength, entering on his own wouldn't be difficult.

Ning Qi felt reassured and then sat cross-legged in the void.

He began to carefully perceive the profound mystery of the power of the White Mist.

"This White Mist must be a combination of Spiritual Qi and a mysterious Formation, used to confuse directions."

"It seems there's more to it than that; if it continues to change, it can even trap the enemy."

Ning Qi was somewhat surprised.

"Even ordinary Celestial Person Realm experts probably can't distinguish east from west, north from south. Even if someone is right next to them, they wouldn't be able to sense them. This kind of Formation is truly powerful!"

"I never imagined that the combination of Qimen Formation and Spiritual Qi energy could produce such miraculous power. This is definitely a promising direction."

Ning Qi felt as if a door to a new world was opening for him.

He continued to ponder the mysteries hidden within the White Mist before him, and streams of inspiration flowed through his mind like a waterfall. A brand new path gradually emerged, and only then did he realize that the Qimen Formation he had mastered in the past were far from fully revealing their subtleties.

With the infusion of spiritual power, the rotten can be turned into the miraculous.

About an hour later.

Ning Qi slowly stood up.

He let out a long breath, his eyes filled with satisfaction. He hadn't even set foot on the Small Island yet, but the gains from comprehending the White Mist alone were enough to make his trip worthwhile. He was even more looking forward to the True Martial Hall to come.

Ning Qi stood with his hands behind his back, the young Daoist walking on the waves with an indescribable air of elegance.

He didn't even activate his Golden Eyes of Truth, yet his vision was still unimpeded. The White Mist retreated to both sides as soon as it encountered him, as if it were making way for him.

soon.

The Small Island was right in front of us.

Ning Qi strolled in slowly. The True Martial Sect members had been waiting on the island for a long time, and everyone breathed a sigh of relief upon seeing Ning Qi arrive.

"Little Nine, has something unexpected happened?" Daoist Longshan asked, believing that Ning Qi should have arrived much earlier.

Ning Qi shook his head with a smile:

"Excited by the sight of the hunt, I pondered the White Mist for a while, which delayed me somewhat."

Seeing Ning Qi's slightly delighted expression, Daoist Longshan and Ye Qinghe knew that he had probably gained a lot, and they couldn't help but marvel inwardly.

Let's go.

Daoist Longshan took the lead, and the fog before his eyes gradually dissipated.

Everyone instinctively looked up, only to be stunned in place.

In the distance, celestial palaces appeared and disappeared amidst the clouds and mist, with white cranes flying, Spirit Beast roaring, and countless exotic flowers and rare Rare Flowers and Exotic Herbs stretching all the way to their feet.

"This... this is really on Misty Island? Why has there never been any sign of it from the outside world?"

"I initially thought those rumors were exaggerated, but now it seems those people were being quite conservative. Such a sight is probably only found in the upper realms where Martial Saint ascend to?"

The disciples were amazed.

This feeling was especially strong after seeing the towering True Martial Hall in the very center, whose top was nowhere in sight.

The three characters "True Martial Hall" alone are already full of charm, enough to evoke many insights in one glance.

Tears welled up in the eyes of the Daoist Longshan, revealing a sense of pilgrimage-like excitement.

"So... this is the True Martial Palace I saw back then! I was in the mountains and never saw its true form, but now I have finally seen it. I am incredibly fortunate!"

Everyone was deeply moved.

Ning Qi's gaze fell on the three characters "True Martial Hall," golden light flowing in his eyes as he tried to glimpse its secrets. However, he immediately withdrew his secret technique, because he sensed a strange power hindering his observation. He even had a feeling that if he continued to investigate, he would suffer a backlash.

He simply stared at those three words, trying to comprehend their profound meaning through his own understanding, and streams of spiritual light continuously rose within them.

With just those three simple words, he seemed to see a towering, ethereal mountain hidden in the clouds, majestic and otherworldly, a power he could hardly imagine at the moment.

"Is this the source of our Inheritance?" A sense of pride welled up in the hearts of all the disciples.

Keep moving forward.

Entering the celestial palace.

Everyone was shocked to realize that the cranes and Spirit Beast they had seen before seemed to be strange phenomena that had disappeared. Only the palaces, still exuding an ethereal charm, stood quietly. However, Ning Qi felt that this was not the case.

The celestial palaces, unlike anything found on earth, were all tightly closed, and the group cautiously explored them.

"Come and see!" Ye Qinghe's voice drew everyone's attention.

She stood before the True Martial Hall, which stretched as far as the eye could see in the center, her expression somewhat excited.

As everyone arrived, their gazes fell upon the stone tablet in front of the True Martial Hall.

A line of text stood out prominently on it.

"Those who enter the True Martial Hall and pass the examination will receive the True Martial Inheritance."

All eyes immediately turned to Daoist Longshan.

Daoist Longshan didn't waste any time.

He suppressed his excitement, took a deep breath, and said:

"The fortuitous opportunity is right before you; you must seize it!"

With that, he took the lead and headed towards the True Martial Hall.