The Illusion Formation Was Complete

With the Dan Star in his heart, Ling Tian now had a total of twenty-one. The Dan Stars spun, exerting an immense pull as they frantically drew spiritual energy from the surrounding world to replenish the energy Ling Tian had expended. Though he was forming hand seals for the formation while also casting spells, the incoming spiritual energy was enough to sustain him. He was confident he could hold out longer than Shi Ao.

Though his spiritual energy remained abundant, Ling Tian deliberately made himself look battered. His clothes were in tatters, his face pale, and sweat beaded on his forehead. He looked as if he had nearly exhausted his spiritual energy.

Shi Ao was in far better shape than Ling Tian pretended to be. He was confident he could last until Ling Tian's spiritual energy ran dry, then kill him. But how could he know that, while dodging Shi Ao, Ling Tian was secretly setting up a formation?

Another half-incense stick passed. Ling Tian looked even worse, but Shi Ao was panting, too. His extremely violent fighting style consumed a tremendous amount of spiritual energy. Though his cultivation was far higher than Ling Tian's, by now he had already used up most of it.

"Heh, my formation is almost complete." A flicker of excitement passed through Ling Tian's eyes. Still dodging Shi Ao, he made his way inconspicuously toward Xuan Ming and sent him a discreet voice transmission. "Senior, my formation is nearly complete. As planned, when the time comes, head for the only passage according to my instructions. Remember to crush the Phantom Jade Talismans once you move."

"All right, little brother. Don't worry." Xuan Ming's voice sounded in Ling Tian's mind. "I've already instructed the clansmen. They'll act as you direct."

Though Xuan Ming and the others