Ning Fa faced a formidable enemy. He swiftly withdrew his spiritual sense as lightning surged across his body, poised to strike.
The gentle voice continued, "There is no need for such tension, young friend. I bear you no ill will; I merely wish to make a deal with you.
"Do you know that the restriction protecting that Top-grade Lightning Spirit Stone is the Gang Yuan Locking Spirit Grand Array?
"Should you forcefully break it, it will directly detonate that Top-grade Lightning Spirit Stone.
"Its power would be no less than the self-destruction of a Nascent Soul Cultivator. With your cultivation, you would certainly not escape unscathed."
Hearing this, Ning Fa narrowed his eyes slightly.
He had indeed seen descriptions of the Gang Yuan Locking Spirit Grand Array in certain ancient texts. From his brief probing of the formation just now, it truly did seem very similar.
He immediately asked, "May I ask what sort of deal Senior has in mind? And why will Senior not reveal yourself? It is truly difficult for me to trust the sincerity of this transaction when you act like this."
The voice paused first, seeming to let out a soft chuckle before continuing.
"Young friend, you appear to be no ordinary person. Even knowing that I am a Nascent Soul Cultivator, you remain so calm. It seems you have extraordinary methods to rely upon.
"I would very much like to come out and meet you, but unfortunately, I cannot act as I please. I am currently trapped somewhere.
"The deal I wish to make with you is this: I can teach you a special method.
"It will allow you to deceive the Gang Yuan Locking Spirit Grand Array and transfer the spiritual energy emitted by that Top-grade Lightning Spirit Stone elsewhere, without moving the stone