"What was that?"
Yulian poked her little head out from Wang Ping's sleeve and spoke in human tongue.
Zhi Gong looked at the formation that had vanished by the palace's main gate below and explained softly, "A leyline Sealing Array. It can compress space to create an independent passage, pulling moving targets into it through gravitational force. I cannot make sense of this formation, but I can break the gravity it creates."
Wang Ping also looked toward the palace gate and asked, "Do we need to enter the palace?"
He did not want to place himself in a state beyond his control.
Zhi Gong looked at Wang Ping, and as their eyes met, he said, "I do not know the situation inside the palace. I can only sense gravity barriers everywhere. What I can be certain of is that this should be one of the formations True Monarch Diwen set up within the mantle layer, and the formation uses some kind of energy deep within this palace as its core."
"In an environment like this, before we understand the situation, I can ensure the safety of one person at most. So, I suggest that you use a small flying Puppet to follow at my side. There is no need to risk going in yourself."
Wang Ping agreed with the suggestion inwardly, but he did not immediately voice his consent.
Seeing Wang Ping deep in thought, Zhi Gong fell silent for two breaths before adding, "Once I am familiar with the situation inside, if Fellow Daoist has any interest, I can take Fellow Daoist in for a look. Also, any Heavenly Materials and Earthly Treasures discovered inside will be split equally between us."
This time, Wang Ping readily agreed. He then took an inactive puppet bird from his Storage Bag. Once