Xuan Ming entered the formation, somewhat wary of Snow Fairy. Like him, Snow Fairy had not obtained the complete Geng Metal Sword Formation. His cultivation was deeper, and the teachings he had received more comprehensive; he should have been able to suppress Snow Fairy. Yet he now discovered that her understanding of the formation's finer details far surpassed his own.
Xuan Ming reckoned that their understanding of formations was merely six of one, half a dozen of the other. Thus, Snow Fairy could remain unharmed within the Geng Metal Sword Formation, but she could not break free from it.
However, Xuan Ming had set up this formation, giving him the advantage of terrain. Outside the formation, that advantage was not particularly apparent, but once inside, his advantage became overwhelming.
Snow Fairy frowned at the sight. Xuan Ming understood this principle, and naturally, so did she, but she had no idea what to do.
Yan Chihuo sent a voice transmission. "Don't be afraid. He's been poisoned by my potent toxin. Before long, it will fully take effect, and death will be his only road. You only need to hold him back."
Snow Fairy felt somewhat reassured and replied by voice transmission, "About how long before the poison fully takes effect?"
Yan Chihuo said, "If it were anyone else, the poison would have fully erupted long ago. But either he possesses some unusual art, or his physical body is extraordinary, which is why it has dragged on until now. I estimate that in about the time it takes to burn an incense stick, the poison will fully erupt. He'll find it difficult to cast spells, perhaps even impossible to move."
Snow Fairy felt a little more at ease and transmitted back, "I'll try and see whether I can hold on for the