Han Li saw Naruto standing in the middle of the earthen platform and sent him a voice transmission:
"Junior Brother Feng, something about this ritual circle feels wrong. You'd better stay near the edge."
Naruto heard Han Li's warning and looked around. Then he beckoned to Han Li and said with a smile:
"Brother Han, don't worry. I have a plan. If danger comes, you can leave first."
Han Li gave a helpless smile and walked to a secluded corner as far from the ritual circle as possible. From there, he watched the other cultivators' every move with a cold eye.
Another half hour passed before Dong Xuan'er and Senior Brother Feng finally arrived.
As soon as Dong Xuan'er arrived, she joined a group of Yellow Maple Valley cultivators. Before long, she had struck up a lively conversation with several of the male disciples.
Yan Yu, who had previously stayed at her side, was nowhere to be seen. The Yan family had probably gathered their own people by force and hidden them somewhere.
On the earthen platform, a dozen or so cultivators dressed in Yan family clothes—but actually members of the Ghost Spirit Sect—were counting those present.
"Young Master, two people still haven't arrived. It's getting late. Should we wait a little longer?"
After finishing the count, a Ghost Spirit Sect cultivator reported to the young master.
"No. Tell the two elders to activate the Grand Formation at once. If we wait too long, some sharp-eyed cultivator may notice something wrong. As for the two who haven't arrived, send Guards Eight and Twelve of the Twelve Guards to hunt them down. Whatever kept them away, they must not leave Yanling Castle alive!"
The young master gave the order without a moment's hesitation, his killing intent spilling out.
The cultivator beside