Before the mountain.
Heavenly Gang light shone clear, while earth baleful qi lay deep and dark. The two linked together, encircling Ascending Stars and the three surrounding mountains as though draping the land in a pale, shadowy veil.
Liang Xilan's figure blurred for an instant before reappearing among the clouds. Her gaze was sinister as she watched the treasure mountain suspended nearby. Water and fire formed divine rings that revolved around it, mingling dark green with golden crimson.
"Activate the formation. An enemy has come."
At her grim command, the elders behind her immediately went to lead their disciples in operating the formation.
"Qi Du!"
Liang Xilan turned toward the silver-robed young man below, her expression icy and murderous. Yet when she saw Si Xunyao beside him, her expression shifted slightly.
She drew Star River and slashed downward. The Sword Radiance struck Qi Du's dharma body in an instant, its force controlled precisely enough to leave him gravely wounded and unconscious.
"If you dare spout nonsense again, I'll cut you down."
She could no longer spare attention for these minor pawns. What truly worried her was that exceedingly strange treasure mountain suspended in the distance. Its imposing power far surpassed any artifact she had ever seen.
The sect's [Great Wilderness Sword Pool] was already extraordinarily wondrous, yet this suspended treasure mountain surpassed it by an immeasurable margin. Even a Purple Mansion immortal sect would likely struggle to find its equal.
She tightened her grip on the formation disk and ordered the [Gang-Star Baleful Luminary Azure Vault Formation] driven at full power. This formation was a remnant of the former Void Sword Purple Mansion grand formation. Though it had fallen to Foundation Establishment grade, it remained extraordinary.
Heavenly Gang stars blazed and earth baleful qi surged, instantly engulfing the suspended treasure