Chapter 1418: Chapter 1418: Concerns! Fourth Update

Jin Shanshun and others began cultivating, restoring their strength, and the women stopped bothering Ye Qiu, all busy with their own matters.

Ye Qiu returned to his room, his mind unable to find peace.

Only at this moment did he put away the habitual smile on his face, because the battle with Taoist Tao Hua today made Ye Qiu realize that there is still a significant gap between him and the descenders.

If Taoist Tao Hua hadn’t courted death himself, provoking the divine dragon manifested by the earth’s laws, he wouldn’t have been able to kill Taoist Tao Hua.

Even if he became blackened, at most, it would only be a draw.

Taoist Tao Hua was too powerful, his true strength exceeding the Breach Realm, Ye Qiu simply couldn’t match him.

If the divine dragon formed by the laws hadn’t intervened, Ye Qiu would have had to find a way to lure Taoist Tao Hua into the formation he had arranged around Wangyue Peak.

Ye Qiu and the Beast God returned from Mount Tai without any delay. As soon as he reached Wangyue Peak, Ye Qiu eagerly began setting up the formation, without even greeting the others, fearing that the descenders gathering at Mount Tai might react and find this place. Without some preparation, it would be very dangerous.

Thus, the first thing Ye Qiu did upon reaching Wangyue Peak was to set up the array. He directly transplanted the illusion formation from Mount Tai without alteration, transferring it to Wangyue Peak to prevent any sudden attacks from the descenders.

Only after setting it up did he descend the mountain to stop Taoist Tao Hua.

Fortunately, he appeared just in time, with no casualties, as others were just injured.

Now, although Taoist Tao Hua is dead, killed by the divine dragon, Ye Qiu knows that the next time he encounters such a master, he may not be so lucky.

With the pressure from Taoist Tao Hua, he comprehended the Six Paths Reincarnation Fist. Ye Qiu is fully aware that relying on just this first style of fist technique isn’t much help; facing such a strong adversary again would still put him at a disadvantage.

Without the illusion formation of Wangyue Peak as security, even he himself could face a death crisis.

Breaking the human king, advancing to the Empirical Realm is urgent.

Moreover, he obtained Ge Tian’s treasure. Although the Taihuang Bell still hangs over Mount Tai, over time, it inevitably draws speculation, perhaps even attention to Ye Qiu.

If he doesn’t quickly enhance his strength, Wangyue Peak won’t remain peaceful for many days.

Thinking of all this, Ye Qiu immediately prepared to break through to the Empirical Realm. Currently, his accumulation is sufficient to shatter the shackles and advance to a higher realm.

Before breaking through, Ye Qiu calmed his mind, letting himself settle down. Even with confidence, he couldn’t be reckless.

Once his mind was free of distractions, he began to charge at the Empirical Realm.

…

Mount Tai.

After consecutively breaking through several large formations, the descenders found the holy sons and daughters of their respective sects, but some people still couldn’t see their sect’s holy son. Upon learning that the holy son disappeared and it was related to Ye Qiu, many descenders prepared to immediately trouble Ye Qiu, demanding he hand over the holy son.

However, just as they were about to leave, they quickly turned back.

Asking a native for someone wasn’t difficult, but the Taihuang Bell was right before their eyes. If they missed this chance, it wouldn’t be worth it. Even if they didn’t get their holy son, they, as protectors, still had to try.

More protectors started heading straight for the top of Mount Tai, and some holy sons and sealers took the opportunity to follow.

However, the climb up Mount Tai wasn’t easy for many, as the immense pressure and lightning washed over their bodies, causing many sealers and holy sons with slightly inferior strength to be unable to withstand and not dare to go further.

Only a small number of holy sons could follow in the protectors’ footsteps, climbing bit by bit.

Like the Turquoise Pool Holy Maiden and Donghua Holy Son.

But this wouldn’t trouble the powerful protectors and sect experts; the pressure suffusing the stone steps climbing Mount Tai was nothing to them, even the lightning was as easy as walking through water.

Numerous people gradually reached the top of Mount Tai.

At the top, there weren’t any figures, as the gaze couldn’t penetrate far, being obscured by the illusion formation, the Taihuang Bell hanging directly above it, glinting with a golden hue.

“This formation is still here…”

Many people’s faces changed slightly. A thousand years ago, many present had been here before and were aware of the terrifying nature of this illusion formation; back then, even many in the Breach Realm lost their lives within it.

“Where’s the holy son of my sect?” The middle-aged man from the Demon God Sect didn’t see the Demon Lord Holy Son, furrowing his brows in displeasure.

Soon, his gaze turned to the illusion formation, guessing that the holy son had definitely entered inside.

The middle-aged man didn’t hesitate, directly entering the illusion formation, disappearing from everyone’s view.

Many descenders were unsure whether to go in or not, as the power of the illusion formation from back then left many with psychological shadows.

“With the spiritual energy of this world, maintaining this formation for a thousand years, even with the spiritual energy now denser, the energy maintaining this great array must be limited. I’m certain the danger inside is much reduced compared to a thousand years ago,” an elder said.

Several people around had flickering eyes, finding reason in these words. After all, the array needed to operate continuously, and maintaining it in Earth’s barren state until now was not easy—even if the illusion formation was perilous, it couldn’t compare to before.

“No matter, I’m going in first.” Drawn by the lure of the Taihuang Bell, someone couldn’t resist stepping in.

With the first person going in, more followed. Without entering the illusion formation, it was impossible to take the Taihuang Bell. Many powerful beings had no choice but to personally enter.

As more people entered, they soon noticed something was wrong, as the attacks within the illusion formation hadn’t weakened at all. When a protector accidentally stepped into one formation, he was killed by it in a matter of moments.

These alien strongmen didn’t know that the illusion formation had been reinforced by Ye Qiu, and he even set up some Spirit Gathering Arrays to maintain the entire illusion formation.

Poom poom!

A streak of light shot out of the illusion formation, causing those about to step in to stop abruptly.

“What happened to him?” Once the descenders saw the injuries on this person, they all gasped.

“Elder Fish, what’s happened to you? How did you get injured?” someone asked, recognizing the wounded strong man.

“This illusion formation hasn’t weakened at all; it’s as powerful as it was a thousand years ago.”

“What?”

Hearing this, those about to step into the illusion formation quickly pulled back, as the formation hadn’t weakened at all. Otherwise, how could it have gravely injured an expert in the Breach Realm in under twenty breaths?

While numerous descenders entered the now-enhanced illusion formation by Ye Qiuxiu, Ye Qiu himself was also at a critical juncture.

The breakthrough to the Empirical Realm was within reach.

Ye Qiu focused intently, gathering all his strength to launch the strongest assault against the shackles within his body.

“Empirical Realm, break for me!”