Above the vault of heaven, the stars formed an array, scattering beams of starlight that churned through the clouds blanketing the sky like sharp swords and shot straight into the earth's veins. In an instant, the starlight connected with the ley lines, turning the entire Layered Mountains Continent into a prison cut off from within and without.
Having perceived this change, Number One and Number Three, who had still been entangled with the Spirit Lord, both changed expression. They abruptly realized that their senses had somehow been suppressed without their notice, causing them to overlook the changes outside.
"Power of a grand formation? No, impossible. We investigated that formation before—it was clearly only auxiliary in nature."
Ghostfire blazed fiercely in his eyes as Number Three's clone continuously examined the surroundings. As layer upon layer of outward appearances were peeled away, he finally saw something. "It is a method of formation integration. You integrated another astral formation into the original formation, using it to draw a boundary and make a prison."
Having seen through its essence, Number Three's clone grew solemn.
The method of integrating formations existed in the Netherworld as well, but its requirements were exceptionally harsh. Whoever employed it needed an extremely high degree of control over both the formation and the surrounding environment. One wrong step, and the whole game would be lost.
"That's right. His true body is a Blessed Land, and he is closely connected to this continent. If he acted personally, it would not be impossible." "But if I am not mistaken, this integrated astral formation is incomplete. It only possesses the power to seal, not the power to kill. That is our opportunity." Quick-witted, Number Three's clone's fighting spirit remained unquenched.
"Number One, this Mountain-Chasing Dao was prepared for this long ago. You handle