Various spiritual lights flickered, and waves of powerful spiritual power slammed into the valley. Dust filled the sky, yet it didn’t shake the valley one bit.
"What’s going on?"
"This is impossible!"
"With so many people attacking, we could flatten a whole city, let alone a valley. How can it be completely unharmed?"
The probing ended, and the array of old monsters retreated back to Song Tianji’s side, their expressions vigilant.
They were wary, not only of Song Tianji, but also of the surrounding movements.
"Mr. Heavenly Mechanism, why didn’t you act just now?" questioned an old monster who jumped down with Mu Qingge. Though Song Tianji’s identity surprised him, it didn’t make him friendly towards him.
On the contrary, after learning about Song Tianji, he became even more guarded.
Song Tianji smiled lightly and said, "I wanted to see if there were any flaws, so I didn’t act."
"Did you see anything then?" he pursued.
Song Tianji slowly shook his head, the smile on his lips unchanged.
"Are there things in this world that you, Song Tianji, the Heavenly Mechanism Scholar, cannot discern?" The person taunted, the sarcasm in his words very apparent.
Yet, Song Tianji remained calm and maintained his smile, saying, "I am but a mortal, naturally, there are many things I do not understand or comprehend."
"I say, you two, now’s not the time for internal strife. Whatever issues we have, let’s discuss them after we escape this damned array. Staying here, who knows what that vile woman is plotting!" At this moment, someone stepped forward between the two, urging them to end their tense exchange.
"Indeed, you’re right," Song Tianji looked at him, nodding with a smile.
The other old monster could only grunt in displeasure.
"Mr. Heavenly Mechanism, most of us have heard of your reputation. You are the most adept among us when it comes to strategy and tactics. What should we do now? If you help us leave this damned place, I’ll owe you a favor," someone in the crowd shouted.
His words were echoed by many.
Many expressed—
"Me too, I’ll owe you a favor!"
"That’s right! If you help me get out of here, I’ll also owe you one."
"Count me in too!"
"..."
Song Tianji smiled silently, his refined features appearing completely harmless, very approachable, warm and graceful. Upon hearing the old monsters’ statements, he thought to himself: ’Favor debts are the hardest to repay. Moreover, to owe such a favor to a Transcendance Tribulation Stage elder? I am already on the same boat as you, didn’t intend to save you especially, saving you is saving myself. But now, since you’re eager to owe me, I won’t hesitate to accept.’
Ending his silent musings, he smiled, clasping his fist to the crowd, saying, "It’s nothing, really."
And on the mountain peak far from the valley, Mu Qingge gazed at the happenings in the valley, the conversation seemed as if whispering in her ear.
Hearing the old monsters’ words and seeing Song Tianji’s warm, graceful smile, she couldn’t help but curl her lips, murmuring, "Interesting, truly interesting."
"What’s interesting? Lass," Hou asked, puzzled.
Mu Qingge’s smile widened, the light in her eyes bright, as though she’d found something intriguing.
Hou’s questioning made her lift her hand, pointing towards the valley, explaining with laughter, "Among those people, I found someone interesting."
Hou, bewildered, said, "Lass, what are you planning? Can you stop being cryptic? You’re driving me crazy!"
Mu Qingge didn’t say more, just instructed Hou, "Patience, the show will start soon."
Hou, confused, could only keep watching into the valley.
In the valley, Song Tianji spoke, "Since we can’t find clues within the valley, we’ll only have to risk breaking out at the exit." Pausing, he continued, "I reacted too slow earlier, stepping forward, then found myself here. This time, I must observe carefully, ponder the peculiarities."
"Among so many of us, not one person understands array formation restrictions?" someone lamented.
Song Tianji smiled, "It’s not hard to comprehend. Array formation restrictions have been lost for tens of thousands of years in the Middle Ancient Realm, not just us, even outside, there may be no one who understands."
"Hmph, not necessarily. Have you forgotten, Mr. Heavenly Mechanism, how we got trapped here?" the old monster who chased Mu Qingge down sneered sarcastically.
His words rendered everyone else silent.
Except Song Tianji, who still had that infuriating smile, softly said, "This City Lord of Luoxing City, her background is mysterious, maybe she encountered some array formation opportunity. Or perhaps, this place wasn’t set by her at all, but existed long ago, only discovered and utilized by her."
His deduction prompted nods from the others.
The old monster wanted to sneer further but was interrupted by others.
"Enough, for now let’s focus on getting out. Let’s follow Mr. Heavenly Mechanism’s suggestion, I’ll probe this exit." Having spoken, he glanced at Song Tianji, "Mr. Heavenly Mechanism, keep your eyes peeled."
With that, he strode towards the exit.
Upon reaching the exit, stepping forward, his whole person vanished instantly.
Seeing this, Song Tianji’s eyes narrowed.
"Where is he?"
"Where did he go?"
"Did he enter another restriction or has he exited?"
Puzzled discussions filled Song Tianji’s ears.
His heart shook, secretly musing, ’Weird! So weird!’
Just then, another old monster walked towards the exit, disappearing instantly.
Song Tianji pondered, then addressed the remaining people, "Let’s go together!" With that, he took the lead towards the exit.
On the mountain peak, Mu Qingge watched the scene with interest, her smile deepening. But Hou still seemed puzzled. Clearly, he saw those who walked out earlier return to the valley, yet they appeared unseen by others.
When Song Tianji’s sight returned, all he saw was red rocks, surrounded by hot gases, those strange faint white mists, especially distinct.
"Mr. Heavenly Mechanism, you’ve come!" The first to enter, upon seeing Song Tianji, immediately walked towards him.
Song Tianji quickly went to meet him, asking, "You came in first, did you notice anything amiss?"
He nodded, "After entering, I saw you all inside, but when I called, no one responded, as if unable to see or hear me."

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