" Emperor Seal Art! Ancient Emperor Seal! Break!"
A set of Emperor Seal Art was swiftly unleashed. The enormous golden handprint, carrying a destructive aura, slammed fiercely into the barrier. However, the final result was the same as before: it only stirred up ripples of energy. Once the ripples dissipated, the barrier returned to its original state.
"Damn it! Doesn't this broken formation have even the slightest flaw?!"
Seeing the barrier restored to its original state, Xiao Yan couldn't help but roar again. Even with Zhong Li's help, it would probably take them at least an hour to break through the barrier.
But for Gu Li and his companion, this was simply impossible within an hour.
With Mu Han's strength, if he went all out, he could completely suppress the two of them by himself. If things continued like this, Gu Li and the other person would probably be completely defeated in half an hour at most. At that time, Xiao Yan would only be able to face Mu Han alone.
As for Old Monster Hu, that guy had already slipped away quickly after dealing with Yan Bing, taking advantage of Xiao Yan and the Mu Han' inattention. It was obviously too late to go looking for him now, so he was the first one who couldn't be relied on.
"Hehe, you brat, what's wrong? Without your old man here, you're having a hard time working alone, aren't you!"
At the critical moment, Gu You's playful chuckle finally came out like a lifeline, filling Xiao Yan with immense joy.
" Elder Gu, please help me! How can this formation be broken?"
Xiao Yan had no interest in joking with Gu You and quickly asked about the trouble he was currently facing.
Upon hearing this, Gu You spat lightly at Xiao Yan, and then briefly examined the barrier in front of him.
"Hehe, this formation isn't bad..."
After a long while, the Gu You within Xiao Yan's body uttered a praise that caused Xiao Yan's expression to change drastically and his heart to feel deeply solemn.
But then, Gu You spoke again, softly smiling at Xiao Yan:
"However, this is only from your perspective. As for me... this is something I wouldn't even glance at."
Hearing this, Xiao Yan's heart, which had been pounding with anxiety, finally relaxed. His body went limp, and covered in cold sweat, he silently cursed Gu You Xiao Yan his mind:
"Old man, could you please finish your sentence next time? Otherwise, if you keep talking like this, even if he doesn't beat me to death, you'll scare me to death..."
"Hey-hey..."
Gu You, then regained his composure, examined the barrier in front of Xiao Yan again, and then smiled lightly at Xiao Yan:
"Although array masters differ from alchemists, the formation of arrays also originates from Spiritual Strength; you should be aware of this."
Xiao Yan nodded to himself. In essence, array masters and alchemists are the same; one specializes in power, while the other specializes in protection.
"This formation is just a very ordinary one. It uses the power of three hundred Formation Plate to condense together and form a barrier to trap people inside. A barrier this size can at most trap some ordinary Eight-Star Half-Emperor, and not for long. But for Mu Han right now, it's enough."
Xiao Yan listened attentively to Gu You's analysis, remaining motionless. This surprised Zhong Li, who was outside the barrier. He didn't believe that Xiao Yan would give up so easily.
On the other side, Gu Li and the other two were also struggling to resist Mu Han with heavy expressions. Out of the corner of their eyes, they saw that Xiao Yan was standing motionless in the void. The two were slightly startled, but because of this, they were almost seriously injured by Mu Han.
"What is this guy doing? If this keeps up, we won't be able to hold on!"
After another collision, Gu Li and Chi Lin were blasted back a hundred feet by Mu Han. The two quickly glanced at Xiao Yan. Chi Lin frowned and said in a deep voice with a solemn expression.
Gu Li shook his head in helplessness. He had endless curiosity about Xiao Yan, but also felt utterly helpless.
"Heh, you dare to be distracted while fighting me?"
Just then, Mu Han's chilling laughter rang out again. The two moved swiftly and once again engaged in a difficult and bitter battle with Mu Han.
"Buzz..."
Suddenly, Xiao Yan, who had been keeping his eyes slightly closed, opened them abruptly. His aura returned to its peak, and his sharp gaze swept across the barrier as if a cold blade had slashed through it, leaving a thin scratch on the barrier.
"Um?!"
Upon seeing Xiao Yan's sudden change in aura, Zhong Li outside the barrier couldn't help but let out a surprised exclamation. But immediately afterward, Xiao Yan's body trembled violently, and with a thought, the Dragon-Phoenix Bloodline within his body was instantly activated, and his arms quickly transformed into dragon arms.
The dragon arm appeared, and both the visual effect and the invisible pressure of the ancestral dragon made it slightly difficult to breathe. If one were hit by this punch, even without using Dou Qi, the sheer force of that punch would be enough to cause immense pain!
"Drink! Eight Extremes Collapse!"
With a sharp, deliberate roar, each word like a thunderclap, the enormous fist covered in Long Lin slammed into a point on the barrier. Eightfold hidden force exploded violently, creating energy ripples on the barrier like ocean waves.
"Boom!"
No sooner had one punch landed than another slammed down, the continuous bombardment causing the entire barrier to tremble.
"Clang! Clang! Clang..."
"Brother Zhong Li, lend me a hand!"
"They're here!"
As soon as Xiao Yan finished speaking, Zhong Li outside also unleashed a palm strike without hesitation. The terrifying Dou Qi poured out like a mountain torrent, slamming heavily onto the spot where Xiao Yan had just struck.
That place is where one of the three hundred Formation Plate Formation Plate in the entire grand formation is located.
"Drink! Heaven-Spanning Hand! Yellow Springs Palm!"
With a sharp shout, Xiao Yan unleashed two powerful palm strikes, slamming them simultaneously against the barrier in front of him.
The terrifying explosion echoed throughout the entire Lightning Pool. Compared to the fierce battle at Mu Han's place, Xiao Yan's move attracted the attention of these Half-Emperor level experts even more.
They had never seen a Three-Star Half-Emperor before, capable of unleashing terrifying power that would make Eight-Star Half-Emperor feel ashamed. But today, they witnessed it with their own eyes.
Under Xiao Yan and Zhong Li's relentless bombardment, the power on the barrier gradually weakened. The once dazzling golden barrier now appeared dim and lifeless, and the thick barrier was reduced to only two inches thick, clearly on the verge of collapse.
Even so, Xiao Yan and Zhong Li dared not be careless in the slightest. The defensive power of the barrier in front of them far exceeded their imagination. After all, it was the combined power of three hundred Formation Plate. Even they could not ignore it. If they relaxed their guard, the barrier would recover a lot in an instant. At that time, all their efforts would be in vain.
"Bang!"
However, just as Xiao Yan was doing his best to break through the barrier, on the other side, Gu Li and Chi Lin were ultimately no match for Mu Han, who defeated them both by fighting them one against two.
After the collision, the two finally couldn't hold on any longer and were blasted away again. They coughed up blood, their faces turned as pale as paper, and their deep pupils gradually became dull. Their aura plummeted. Although they didn't die, they were left with near-serious injuries.
"Hmph! You two ignorant fools, do you really think you can fight me?"
Mu Han, his tone full of disdain. If these two hadn't been of special status, he wouldn't have held back; he would have killed them long ago.
After a long while, Mu Han finally raised his slightly bored eyes and looked at Xiao Yan, who was constantly bombarding the barrier, a cold smile slowly curving his lips.
"I'd like to see who can protect you without those two!"