"Makes sense."
The two continued forward, with Gu Sheng’s gaze constantly fixed on the Divine Sword in the distance.
The closer he got, the more he could feel the immense power contained within the sword.
"Almost there..."
Gu Sheng mumbled to himself.
Ling Xiao glanced at him and suddenly spoke.
"You seem to be quite obsessed with that sword?"
Gu Sheng didn’t deny it.
"It should rightfully belong to me.
The howling wind blew, and the mist in the depths of Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge writhed.
The two hung far behind the group of cultivators from the Luotian Sect.
"Can we really handle Long Yi?"
Gu Sheng asked in a low voice, somewhat worried.
The spiritual power within him was not flowing smoothly, and the sinister aura of Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge made him feel cold all over.
Ling Xiao’s lips curled into a confident arc.
"Don’t worry, even in the Tribulation Crossing Realm, strength isn’t the only factor that decides life and death here."
"Besides, I’m already prepared."
Ahead, the Luotian Sect’s team suddenly halted.
Long Yi raised his right hand, signaling everyone to be on guard.
"Something’s not right."
Long Yi said solemnly, scanning the surroundings with a sharp gaze.
"This place is too quiet."
Gu Sheng and Ling Xiao stopped, hiding behind a protruding rock.
Gu Sheng held his breath; he could feel the eerie aura emanating from the basin ahead, as if countless eyes were watching from the shadows.
"Brother, what is that place?"
Gu Sheng asked softly, pointing to the basin surrounded by stone pillars.
Ling Xiao squinted.
"Ancient texts mention the ’Ten Thousand Beasts Graveyard’ in Ten Thousand Ghost Ridge, reportedly a burial ground for primordial beasts from ancient times. Those stone pillars... are likely not mere decorations."
The Luotian Sect cultivators evidently noticed the anomaly too. A young cultivator nervously approached Long Yi.
"Brother Long, are we really going in? The mission is just to hunt Gu Sheng, no need to take risks..."
"Shut up!"
Long Yi interrupted coldly.
"Do you think the Sect Master sent us just for a Foundation Establishment Stage kid?"
"That Supreme Treasure Sword is the real target."
Another female cultivator frowned.
"But the Yin Qi here... it’s more than ten times denser than the perimeter. My spiritual power flow is affected."
Long Yi snorted.
"Form the ’Heaven and Earth Net Array,’ no one is to disperse. If we encounter danger, retreat immediately."
"Remember, if anyone falls behind, don’t blame me for being ruthless."
The Luotian Sect cultivators swiftly formed a circular formation, connecting their spiritual power, and slowly moved toward the basin.
"They’ve gone in."
Ling Xiao whispered.
"We’ll follow but keep our distance."
Gu Sheng swallowed hard.
"I feel as if those stone pillars... are watching us."
Ling Xiao placed a hand on Gu Sheng’s shoulder, speaking in a very low voice.
"This basin is an ancient mysterious array called the ’Soul Refining Tomb,’ a treasure land for ancient soul refiners. The patterns on those stone pillars are not decorations, but part of the array."
Gu Sheng felt warmth from the hand on his shoulder, helping him resist the chill of the basin.
Looking at the lifelike patterns of primordial beasts, his throat rolled.
"So that feeling of being watched..."
"The array is detecting the soul power strength of intruders."
Ling Xiao’s eyes shone with appreciation.
"Your perception of it shows your soul talent is quite good. Those lacking soul power here may suffer mental damage at best, or be utterly destroyed."
Gu Sheng nodded silently, with lessened wariness in his eyes.
He surveyed the surroundings and noticed the arrangement of the stone pillars seemed to imply a certain pattern, faintly outlining a vast array.
"I need your help."
Ling Xiao suddenly said, his eyes turning sharp.
"Lead the Luotian Sect people near that Taotie Stone Pillar."
Gu Sheng frowned.
"You want to use the array against them?"
"Smart."
Ling Xiao’s lips curled slightly.



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