The enormous monster was sealed within this massive crystal. Even without it emerging, Huo Hai could sense the terrifying power it possessed. It was truly enough to make one's heart tremble.
At the center stood a strange tube, rising from the crystal and piercing into it, connected to the monster. Countless Rune Spirit Formations covered the tube, completely fused with the Spirit Formation below. This tube seemed to be an exceptionally crucial key to the entire formation. Only after examining all this did Huo Hai turn his gaze to the side.
Several caves lay nearby, and each cave held several people. Every one of them was at least a Third-level Spirit Emperor, without exception. Judging from their appearance, they should have been Heavenly Soul Sect disciples specially assigned to guard this monster.
Moreover, from the memories of the man earlier, Huo Hai had learned that releasing the monster was very easy. One only needed to form several hand seals and combine them with the Heavenly Soul Sect's secret art. However, when the monster first emerged, it would not recognize them.
Only after the monster awakened would it refrain from attacking Heavenly Soul Sect members. Yet those who released it would become its nourishment at the first opportunity. Therefore, unless driven into a corner, they would never release it. In the end, they were dead men, trading their own lives for the Heavenly Soul Sect's final chance.
As for what the monster would actually do, even the Heavenly Soul Sect did not know. Perhaps it would not deliberately kill them, but it might still wreak havoc. If that happened, the Heavenly Soul Sect's foundation would be utterly destroyed.
"Little Butterfly, control them and keep watch over the surroundings. If anyone comes in, control them too." At present, the Heavenly Soul Sect