The fluctuation that blasted the overseers to death was not a change in the formation, but the will of some powerful being seeping through the Poison Origin Water Array. Its realm was far too lofty, already affecting the very foundations of nearby living beings. Those unable to endure it met the same fate as the overseers.
At this point, every Four Seas Society cultivator who had surrounded Ye Chi was dead. Gui Yan had not even lifted a finger.
"What a muddle of friend and foe." He gave a dark laugh and cupped his hands toward the heart of the rippling disturbance. "Since the Jellyfish Demon Lord has arrived, Gui Yan offers his respects."
In such circumstances, aside from the Jellyfish Demon Lord, who shared the same lineage as this formation, who else could wield such terrifying Baleful Intent?
After a delay of roughly half a breath, the other party responded from who knew how many tens of thousands of miles away. The intent was cold and sinister, and far from cordial.
"Gui Yan, before you act, you should consider the consequences thoroughly."
The condescending tone made Gui Yan laugh again. "My lord sees clearly. I said nothing, and I did nothing."
"Is that so? Then who are they?"
Azure ripples surged outward like seawater overflowing a dike and washing aside the clouds below the cliff, leaving only the enormous Cloud Mist Jellyfish at the center. Its venomous filaments extended further, drifting and twitching within the azure waves as though alive.
As the clouds dispersed, two figures appeared: one bald, dark-skinned, and powerfully built; the other slender and tranquil in a green dress, a sword on his back. They were Yu Ci, wearing Jiu Yan's face, and Ye Chi.
They had chosen their position with exquisite precision, stopping just outside