In the time it took to draw several breaths, the earth-shaking, mountain-shifting sounds behind him abruptly ceased, and the dense black aura before him began to disperse. His vision gradually cleared.
Lu Xiaotian focused his gaze and saw that this place was yet another world. However, with his current cultivation, he could accurately determine that this space was not very large. Apart from some earth-element spirit insects and spirit beasts, as well as a few spirit herbs growing here, it was far less vibrant than the outside world—indeed, it was somewhat desolate.
The only thing that startled Lu Xiaotian was the dense earth spiritual energy here. Guided by the formation, it had sealed this space and formed a self-contained whole.
"What a grand undertaking." After looking around, Lu Xiaotian discovered that the entire space was enveloped within a massive Earth-Fusion Condensation Formation. It was like a tortoise shell. Its only flaw lay at the entrance, but Xiang Kuang had made up for that with his command flag. To break this formation, one had to possess that flag. Even with Lu Xiaotian's current attainments in formations, without the Realm-Breaking Insect in hand, he would not have the slightest ability to break through it.
Within this formation, there was also baleful intent, which could continuously wear down the strength of anyone inside. Even Nascent Soul Cultivators, upon entering this formation, would eventually find their magic power exhausted if they could not replenish it. Of course, Xiang Kuang, an earth-element cultivator, was an exception.
"Young brother, you've seen through it. This is one of the black prisons of my Household. It possesses unique advantages, drawing upon the mysteries of Heaven and Earth. It is an unparalleled feat of our ancestors." A fervent look flashed through Xiang Kuang's eyes. "When I first arrived, I