"King, those two guys are indeed strong! But doesn't this Mountain Protection Array look a bit familiar?"

Fu Changjian frowned and said.

"Of course it looks familiar!" Yang Yan chuckled lightly, "Isn't this the Black Tortoise Heaven-Shaking Array? It's a formation set up using the blood of a mature Black Tortoise. We've encountered it before."

Jing Hong looked at the blood light ahead and slowly said:

"To set up such a formation, doesn't that mean these guys have killed at least one Black Tortoise?"

Yang Yan spoke solemnly:

"Don't worry about them. Although this Black Tortoise Heaven-Shaking Array has decent defense, it can't hold off so many powerful warriors."

"Most people here are above A-level, and this array will be broken soon. We need to prepare early."

Frost Heaven gazed at the distant fire cannons being constantly fired and said blandly:

"You can't deny, that American guy is indeed quite impressive! To be able to unleash such intense attacks consecutively?"

"Moreover, judging by his calm demeanor, those attacks clearly don't burden him at all?"

Yang Yan gently nodded:

"Yes! That guy is a powerhouse from America's Area 51, although he hasn't obtained a title, it's only because he hasn't bothered with it."

"Actually, his strength is certainly enough, even slightly stronger than many titled powerhouses."

Jing Hong, observing Zuo Fei's performance, also couldn't help but nod:

"Zuo Fei is also remarkable; that Sword Intent is truly terrifyingly strong."

With everyone's attacks, the array was soon shattered.

As soon as the array broke, these strong warriors rushed inside.

Among them, Yang Yan saw Lv Jian, Zhiyuan, and Tiger King.

"The array is already broken; why haven't those guys reacted yet?"

Jing Hong looked coldly ahead, puzzled.

"The opponent must have some big move left; this Black Tortoise Heaven-Shaking Array is just to buy time."

Fu Changjian said calmly.

The more intense the situation, the calmer Fu Changjian became.

And this state of his surprised Yang Yan greatly.

"Should we also go in?"

Frost Heaven looked at Yang Yan and asked.

"No need, we won't go in. Let those guys probe ahead! We have no reason to go."

Before Yang Yan could speak, Jing Hong interjected.

Just as Yang Yan and the others were waiting here, a sudden foreboding aura appeared from afar behind them.

A massive black tiger with wings charged toward them.

Seeing the black tiger rushing over, Fu Changjian immediately drew his longsword, fiercely clashing with the opponent's claws.

Boom!

With a loud boom, Fu Changjian stepped back a step.

While the black tiger was directly sent flying by him.

"Qiongqi?"

Fu Changjian remarked coldly.

Wasn't this winged black creature before him Qiongqi?

After being forcefully repelled by Fu Changjian, Qiongqi stared at the group in surprise.

It initially thought it could easily eliminate these people but unexpectedly encountered formidable opponents.

Realizing the strength of the opponents, Qiongqi roared once, then flapped its wings, flying directly toward the mountain.

Seeing Qiongqi trying to escape, Fu Changjian was about to pursue but was stopped by Yang Yan.

"Don't chase it; that one's not weak. Also, don't you find it strange? Why is Qiongqi here? Don't tell me it's here to rescue Taowu."

Yang Yan, seeing Qiongqi flee, remarked with an intrigued expression.

Hearing Yang Yan's words, Fu Changjian also coldly watched the departing Qiongqi, furrowing his brow and asked:

"What should we do next? Should we keep waiting here?"

"No!"

Yang Yan shook his head lightly:

"Let's go and take a look too; I'm getting increasingly interested in this."

As he spoke, he began slowly walking deeper into the mountain.

Strictly speaking, this area doesn't belong to the Imperial Capital anymore.

More precisely, it's just adjacent to the Imperial Capital's territory.

As they walked along, Yang Yan and his group had already encountered many corpses.

These folks were Hidden World members who sought to get a piece of the action.

It's unclear whether they died from internal conflict or by the hands of a hidden foe.

Yang Yan and his group only glanced casually before continuing forward.

Just a few dead bodies, it's not like they hadn't seen it before.

As they went deeper, the number of corpses increased significantly.

Initially, Yang Yan and his group didn't pay much attention, but as the corpses grew more frequent, their brows furrowed.

"King, something's off! These folks haven't even seen anything yet, so why fight so fiercely?"

Frost Heaven glanced at the surrounding corpses and remarked in confusion.

"Though many came this time, it can't sustain such a death toll. Not even mentioning outside, here alone there are nearly a hundred corpses."

After observing the surroundings, Fu Changjian couldn't help but frown.

"Blood ritual, they're using these people's blood for a blood ritual! But it's unclear if it's for worship or to break a seal with their blood."

Jing Hong crouched down and examined a corpse before speaking solemnly.

Hearing his words, Yang Yan also furrowed his brow unconsciously.

He had already checked along the way.

Among these people, none were those he was familiar with.

Which meant Lv Jian and the others should be temporarily safe.

However, Jing Hong's words intrigued him.

If these people were eliminated here by the opponent's unknown means, then going further inside and directly facing them would be terrifying!

The current situation is truly grim.

"Huaxia's Eight Divisions aren't to be underestimated. Moreover, this time it's in the Imperial Capital, so all powerhouses are surely present without hesitation."

"Though these guys have many powerhouses, they're still lacking compared to Huaxia's Eight Divisions' kings."

"Besides, they have a powerhouse like Zuo Fei with them; they should be fine."

Frost Heaven, realizing what Yang Yan was worried about, whispered comforting words.

In truth, he didn't want Yang Yan to unseal prematurely out of worry.

For him, the more they use it, the greater the danger.

No one among them wanted to witness that.

"Let's go; the atmosphere here makes me uneasy. We still don't know the opponent's objectives or methods; I don't trust they haven't reserved something against me. From now on, everyone be extremely cautious."

Yang Yan said seriously, then continued to lead the way forward.

The source of the blood light had at some unknown time been organized into a vast plaza.

At the plaza's center, a giant Magic Array was rotating counterclockwise.

Beside the Magic Array, five men and women each occupied a corner, solemnly guarding it.

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