More Than One Formation
"Something valuable?" The group looked at one another, confusion flickering in their eyes.
Hu Suye narrowed her eyes and pondered for a moment before saying, "The Wild Spirit Beasts were drawn here by the Devil Race. Could it be that the Devils told them about this thing, which is why the beasts have been relentlessly pursuing us?"
Hong Liuyun nodded emphatically. "Very possible! But what do we have on us that the Devils know about? And how did they get mixed up with the Wild Spirit Beasts?"
Bi Fan furrowed his brow and fell silent for a moment before slowly replying, "An attack by such a massive Wild Spirit Beast pack must have been organized and planned. There has to be a powerful figure directing them from the shadows. Perhaps the Devils contacted that figure and struck a deal with them, leading to the situation we're facing now."
"As for what attracted the Wild Spirit Beasts, it must be either a heavenly treasure or some rare treasure that would greatly benefit their cultivation."
"Could it be something hidden beneath the formation deep in the valley?" Jin Shanshan looked up and asked, suddenly enlightened.
"No." Bi Fan and the others all shook their heads in unison. Tang Xiaoli shot him an exasperated look and said, "The Wild Spirit Beasts already lived in this valley. They probably knew about the formation here and what lies behind it long before we did. If that were their goal, wouldn't they have already rushed in and snatched it up? Why wait until we got here to make a move?"
"Right." He scratched his head and gave an awkward chuckle, trying to hide his embarrassment. "Then the only possibility is that this thing is on one of us? What could benefit the