With the Thunder Dragon Mother Pearl present, the locations of Chi Yuan and the others were like a few sparks in the dark night in Han Xuanji's perception, impossible to hide.
After all, who else would possess a large number of Dragon Pearl without approaching the White Jade Altar?
That's too hard to guess.
Chi Yuan and his group did not approach the central altar. Instead, they retreated into a temple on the east side of the plaza, where the Dragon Pearl had already been taken. It seemed they intended to avoid the limelight for the time being and wait until the people around the altar had dispersed before coming out.
This approach is quite prudent and shows a style reminiscent of Han Xuanji.
However, Han Xuanji would not give him that chance.
Since things are like this, we must completely resolve this problem, otherwise, who knows what kind of changes Chi Yuan and his group of the Ten Thousand Immortals Association will create in the later heavens.
Han Xuanji slowly withdrew his senses, his gaze falling on the thunder dragon statue in the center of the square, and pondered for a moment.
The Mother Pearl's power was far greater than he initially thought; it could not only sense the location of the other Dragon Pearl, but also control all the restrictions in the Thunder God Hall on a small scale.
After all, all the restrictions in this place are constructed around the thirty-six Dragon Pearl, and the Mother Pearl naturally has the authority to control these restrictions.
This is a good opportunity.
A perfect opportunity to trap someone like a turtle in a jar.
Han Xuanji turned around and gave Zhou Yuan, Lan Miao, and Li Fu a meaningful look, his tone tinged with amusement:
"I already know where they are."
Although Lan Miao and the others didn't know why Han Xuanji Han Xuanji so certain, he had never disappointed them along the way, so they followed without saying a word.
Li Fu was even more straightforward, laughing loudly:
"I've been waiting to deal with Chi Yuan for a long time. Brother Han, please make the arrangements. I, Li Fu, will not hesitate."
Zhou Yuan didn't say a word. He and Lan Miao stood guard on either side of Han Xuanji, and the four-person team quickly left along the steps on the east side of the white jade altar.
On the other side, outside a large hall on the east side of the Thunder God Hall.
Wan Kun watched Han Xuanji and his group from afar, and his expression changed drastically.
He turned around, his voice filled with a panic he himself was unaware of:
"Oh no, Han Xuanji is here, and he's brought Li Fu and Lan Miao with him... We clearly didn't reveal our whereabouts, how could he know we're here?"
The members of the Ten Thousand Immortals Association exchanged bewildered glances.
Liu Wanxu paused, his folding fan still, and a hint of seriousness flashed in his usually composed phoenix eyes.
"Could they just be passing by?"
That being said, he himself understood that it was no coincidence that Han Xuanji led his men straight here.
Could there really be a mole within the organization?
Liu Wanxu and Wan Kun exchanged a glance, both reading the same doubt in each other's eyes.
Then Wan Kun couldn't help but voice the guess that had been swirling in everyone's minds, his gaze unconsciously sweeping over the people in the hall:
"The location markers disappeared without explanation, and Han Xuanji always managed to find us first. It's impossible to explain why no one leaked information."
Upon hearing this, the expressions of the people in the hall became subtle.
They had privately discussed the possibility of a mole with Chi Yuan, but Chi Yuan was also puzzled at the time and could only suppress the matter and not discuss it for the time being.
Unexpectedly, Han Xuanji has once again come knocking on their door with perfect timing; this can no longer be dismissed as a coincidence.
Chi Yuan's face was as cold and stern as an unyielding layer of frost. His gaze swept over Wan Kun and Liu Wanxu's faces one by one, and seeing that both of them looked like they wanted to say something but hesitated, he already knew what they were thinking.
These people were all his trusted confidants, including Liu Wanxu, who was a friend he had known for many years. It was impossible for them to betray him, and there was no reason for them to do so.
Could I be the traitor myself?
A ridiculous answer inexplicably popped into Chi Yuan's mind, but he shook his head and banished the thought.
Finally, he spoke slowly, his tone not harsh, yet carrying an undeniable force:
"Now is not the time for infighting. Let Han Xuanji come; we'll deal with him."
Wan Kun's lips moved, but in the end he said nothing.
Liu Wanxu sighed softly, nodded slightly to Chi Yuan, and concealed the doubt in his eyes.
After all, Chi Yuan was right. If they continued to distrust each other at this point, they would collapse on their own without Han Xuanji even having to lift a finger.
Chi Yuan strode to the palace gate and looked out.
Han Xuanji and his three companions had already stepped onto the stone steps in front of the hall, which was only a few dozen feet away from the hall's entrance.
He withdrew his gaze, a cold smile curving his lips.
"We took the Dragon Pearl from this hall. Until the Dragon Pearl is returned to its place, we temporarily hold some of the restrictions on this hall."
No matter how strong Han Xuanji is, he still has to carefully consider the consequences of forcibly breaking into a temple protected by restrictions.
"Hold the palace gates. If he dares to make a move, I'll make sure he doesn't leave alive."
Chi Yuan was full of confidence. He had already set up the Divine Firmament Lightning Control Grand Array, making this temple his home ground. With the addition of four experts, once the opponent stepped into it, it would be tantamount to suicide.
Upon hearing this, Liu Wanxu and the others also chimed in with their agreement, indicating that Han Xuanji was nothing to be afraid of.
Chi Yuan's strength is undeniable, and he had made prior preparations.
No matter how strong Han Xuanji is, can he really turn the world upside down?
Suddenly, Chi Yuan stood up and looked outside the hall:
"He's here."
Those few simple words sent a jolt through the hearts of those present.
Everyone looked outside and saw that Han Xuanji and the others had appeared outside the hall.
"We found it..."
The group had different thoughts and said no more.
On the other side, Zhou Yuan also realized that Han Xuanji had indeed found the right place, and couldn't help but feel a little confused.
I always felt that Han Xuanji was more familiar with the process than him, why is that?
Is he a fake descendant of the Ten Directions Holy Lord?
Or did Han Xuanji really open it?
However, he didn't think too deeply about it, but instead warned:
" The Dragon Pearl inside this temple should have been taken by Chi Yuan and his group. They can use Dragon Pearl to control the temple's restrictions. It would be very dangerous for them if they attacked..."
Upon hearing this, Li Fu also spoke up:
"That's right. Chi Yuan is proficient in the Great Dao of Thunder, and he has probably already laid a trap. A direct attack might not be a good idea..."
Li Fu wasn't actually as reckless as he appeared; he was quite intelligent, but he just didn't like to use it.
At this crucial moment, they certainly wouldn't do anything foolish.
It's alright.
Han Xuanji told her not to panic, that everything was under control.
Upon hearing this, Zhou Yuan nodded without saying anything more.
"Does Han Xuanji dare to barge in directly?"
Liu Wanxu frowned, seeing that Han Xuanji was coming on strong and seemed ready to fight at any moment.
"It's better if he doesn't come in. If he does, we can't let him leave today."
Chi Yuan's eyes flashed with a sharp light, and he said in a cold voice:
"In short, I will deal with Han Xuanji when the time comes. You guys can hold off the other three, right?"
"Yes."
Liu Wanxu and the others nodded in agreement. They were not afraid of the group that had eliminated Han Xuanji.
Seeing that Han Xuanji and the others seemed hesitant to enter, Chi Yuan smiled slightly, his smile full of provocation:
"What? Brother Han, would you like to come and sit here for a while?"
At this point, he was too lazy to even talk about negotiation; the two sides were already in a life-or-death situation.
"What is there to be afraid of?"
Unexpectedly, Han Xuanji swayed and stepped into the temple alone.