Lin Taichu wandered around Heavenly Fire City for some time and really did discover the secrets behind the Formations within the city. However, most of those Formations had been destroyed. Repairing them would not be easy.
"There's something strange about this place!"
Lin Taichu stood there observing for a long while before confirming that this had once been an excellent hiding place. Yet it had later been destroyed. It seemed that some unexpected change must have occurred back then.
If I could restore these incomplete Formations...
A sharp gleam flashed in Lin Taichu's eyes. These Formations were all extraordinarily advanced. Even incomplete, they remained immensely powerful. If he could fully restore them, his strength might improve—and he might even break through another realm.
"Whose place is this?"
At that moment, two burly men dressed as Guards approached.
"Who are you?"
Lin Taichu frowned, wondering why these gatekeepers were so arrogant that they dared barge into someone else's home.
"Hmph, I don't care who you are! Hand over your Spirit Stones and treasures at once, or Laozi will break every bone in your bodies!" one of the burly men shouted arrogantly. The other, a thinner guard with a far more sinister air, pointed a spear directly at Lin Taichu's chest.
"Oh? Do you know who I am? You dare extort me? Believe it or not, I can wipe you out in minutes!"
Lin Taichu sneered. Ever since entering this place, he had encountered all sorts of bizarre people. These two Guards were nothing special, and he did not take them seriously at all.
"Hahaha... Wipe me out? You? Do you really think you're some kind of expert? Today, Laozi will uphold justice on Heaven's behalf!"
Hearing Lin Taichu's words, the two burly men threw back their heads and laughed wildly. In