You Are Inferior to Ye Xuan

Ye Yu's expression grew solemn. He then formed hand seals, and spiritual seals materialized around him.

The next moment, a flash of light flickered in Ye Yu's eyes, and the entire flow of the sect-protecting formation was laid bare before him.

After observing for a while, Ye Yu took a deep breath, his brow furrowing deeper.

"How is it? Can it be broken?" Qin Ruoxian asked.

Ye Yu shook his head and was about to speak when a gasp sounded from beside them.

The two turned to look and saw spiritual seals appearing all around Ye Xuan, densely packed, numbering no less than a thousand.

A hint of surprise crossed Qin Ruoxian's face, but that was all.

Ye Yu, as if he had expected it, remained calm. Ye Xuan's talent wasn't bad; he had just been hiding it.

After a long pause, Ye Xuan's excited voice rang out, "Although this sect-protecting formation is powerful, it's so ancient that it's less than a tenth of its peak strength. As long as Imperial Brother cooperates with me, I'm confident I can break it."

As his words fell, all eyes turned to Ye Yu, filled with anticipation.

The ruins of the sect that once dominated Qingzhou lay before them. Who wouldn't be tempted?

Even Qin Yue and Qin Xiong became excited.

"I don't know how to break formations, and I suggest you don't either. It's better to find another way up," Ye Yu said, looking at the mountain before him.

It was true, just as Ye Xuan had said. The sect-protecting formation was on its last legs due to the erosion of time. If Ye Yu wanted to break it, he absolutely could.

However, when Ye Yu had been observing the formation's flow just now, he hadn't detected any Nine Nether Blood Qi.

There were so many blood corpses at the foot of the mountain, yet there was no Nine Nether Blood Qi on Sacred Pill Sect's mountain. This was inherently abnormal.

According to Ye Yu's deduction, the Sacred Pill Sect's sect-protecting formation was likely not just for protection; it might even be sealing the Nine Nether Blood Spring.

"I know Imperial Brother dislikes me, but this concerns everyone's well-being. I implore Imperial Brother to lend me a hand," Ye Xuan said earnestly.

Seeing Ye Xuan's demeanor, everyone's gaze towards Ye Yu turned serious. Even Qin Yue and Qin Xiong's expressions soured.

"Why are you looking for him? I think he just can't stand to see you succeed. He doesn't have the ability to break the sect-protecting formation, and he doesn't want you to break it either. He's a person full of darkness," Liu Ruyan sneered.

"Say whatever you want. I can only warn you that the price of breaking the formation might be more than you can afford," Ye Yu said, pulling Qin Ruoxian back a step.

He had done all he could. If they still chose to break the formation, he could do nothing more.

Qin Ruoxian, naturally, supported Ye Yu unconditionally, standing silently by his side.

"Heh heh, if you can't break the formation, fine. Now you're just spouting nonsense. It's just an ancient ruin; what danger could there possibly be?" Liu Ruyan said dismissively.

Ye Qingshuang, however, frowned and glanced at Ye Yu, taking an involuntary step back.

"Since Imperial Brother insists, then so be it. However, after we break the formation later, I hope Imperial Brother won't try to snatch the lead relying on his high cultivation. If you need the lead, just tell me, and I'll give it to you," Ye Xuan said with a smile to Ye Yu.

As his words fell, the hostility of those around Ye Yu intensified.

Unexpectedly, Ye Yu chuckled upon hearing this. "Alright, then I'll trouble Imperial Brother."

The smile on Ye Xuan's face froze. He had never expected Ye Yu to pull such a stunt.

"Ye Yu, have you no shame? How dare you ask Xiao Xuan to give up his position for you!" Liu Ruyan said angrily.

"What? Didn't he offer it himself? Imperial Brother, you're not going to go back on your word, are you?" Ye Yu looked at Ye Xuan with a playful expression.

Ye Xuan's lips twitched. He feigned difficulty, saying, "I am naturally willing, but I fear the others might not agree."

"Oh? Is there anyone who disagrees with Imperial Brother giving me his spot?" Ye Yu's gaze swept across the crowd, his tone nonchalant.

Those whose eyes met Ye Yu's were startled and tacitly fell silent. Their protectors had inexplicably not followed them in. Without any Nascent Soul Stage cultivators present, none of them dared to provoke Ye Yu.

This was an internal matter for Great Yan, and it didn't threaten their immediate interests, so naturally, they wouldn't interfere.

"See? No one objects. What do you say, Imperial Brother?" Ye Yu raised an eyebrow and smiled.

Ye Xuan's face flushed red, but he didn't know how to retort. After all, the words had come from his own mouth. If he reneged now, his carefully cultivated persona would be ruined.

"Ye Yu, that's enough! Xiao Xuan was just speaking casually; why are you taking it seriously!" Ye Qingshuang couldn't stand it and immediately said.

Ye Yu turned to look at Ye Qingshuang and said, "Oh, casually spoken. Understood. Don't worry, I won't make things difficult for your good brother."

Ye Yu didn't care about this so-called leading position in the first place, especially not a dangerous one.

Ye Qingshuang was stunned by Ye Yu's sudden acquiescence. A flicker of joy then arose in her heart. Ye Yu was still willing to listen to her!

Seeing Ye Yu step aside, Ye Xuan finally breathed a sigh of relief. He then said to those behind him, "I ask friends who have some understanding of formations to come and lend me a hand."

As his words fell, over a thousand spiritual seals materialized around Ye Xuan and merged into the formation before them.

Several people also stepped forward from behind him, spiritual seals appearing around them, though not as many as Ye Xuan. Each of them had just over three hundred spiritual seals.

Immediately, a humming sound rang out. A light screen illuminated the entire Sacred Pill Mountain, and the sect-protecting formation manifested at this moment, dissolving at a visible rate.

Seeing this, Qin Yue couldn't help but say, "Ninth Sister, is there really danger? For a secret realm like this, being a step slower is like falling far behind!"

"Don't worry, Ye Yu won't be wrong," Qin Ruoxian said with a smile to Qin Yue, but her eyes were fixed on the sect-protecting formation before them.

As time passed, the light screen that had enveloped the entire Sacred Pill Mountain was reduced to only a portion at the summit. The rest had been cleared away bit by bit.

Crack!

Suddenly, a faint cracking sound echoed. The entire mountain shook, accompanied by a humming noise, and the entire sect-protecting formation collapsed with a roar.

Ye Xuan also opened his eyes at this moment, a smug look on his face.

"Heh, some people said there was danger, but now the formation is broken, and I don't see any danger. Some people just can't do it themselves and don't let others do it, being jealous of others. They don't realize you're just not as good as Xiao Xuan," Liu Ruyan said, her words laced with sarcasm.

Qin Yue and Qin Xiong looked at the empty mountain path, their expressions not very pleasant.

"Sister Ruyan, Imperial Brother meant well, you shouldn't blame him..." Ye Xuan hadn't finished speaking when someone beside him suddenly exclaimed.

"What is that!"

Everyone looked up and saw a red mist rising from the forest. Within a few breaths, it began to spread towards the crowd below the mountain.

"This is... Nine Nether Blood Qi!" Ye Qingshuang exclaimed with a grim expression after she recognized it.