CHAPTER 1897: CHAPTER 1898: EXPOSED MOVEMENTS

Within the extreme lands of Southern Xinjiang, there are naturally a few indigenous inhabitants.

But having lived here for years, the skill of seeking benefits and avoiding harm has become their most basic survival skill.

Even though Xu Nanzhi’s group was disguising their presence, the Demon Clan under Long Ao Tian made no effort to conceal themselves.

Such a formation of the Demon Clan usually has at least one Demon Emperor overseeing it, and ordinary people dare not come near them to probe anything.

The fact that this person appeared next to everyone already explains a lot.

Moreover, even if they embraced the mindset of rather killing by mistake than letting go, they could absolutely not let this guy escape. At the very least, they needed to imprison him to avoid exposing other related matters.

"Heavenly Gang Chaos, Six Harmonies and Peace."

The Sword Soul Sword Intent of the Thirty-Six Heavenly Gang Sword Formation instantly unfolded, and the Twelve Flying Swords simultaneously reproduced double phantom images.

A full thirty-six flying swords, with reality and illusion intertwined, swiftly formed a complete sword momentum, completely trapping the fleeing person within the formation.

"Such quick swords."

Bei Tang Qian Xiao was slightly astonished. Even though she knew Chen Mengmeng had inherited the complete legacy of Mount Qingcheng and had reached the Hollow Vacuum stage, she was still shocked by Chen Mengmeng’s means.

This was something no ordinary Hollow Vacuum could achieve. Even the Hollow Vacuum elders of her own were incapable of setting up such a level of formation, let alone at this speed.

"In warfare, speed is of the essence."

Xu Nanzhi softly reminded the still-stunned Bei Tang Qian Xiao, then quickly flew out, followed by others who evidently didn’t want to let the one secretly spying on them escape.

Chen Mengmeng’s sword array consciously allowed Xu Nanzhi and others to enter the formation, with Xu Nanzhi at the center, Long Ao Tian, Bai Qiu, Ling Xiao, and Bei Tang Qian Xiao spreading out to set up a trapping stance, clearly not wanting to give the person in front of them any chance.

The black-clad man inside the formation looked around at the nearby setup and sneered, "Such a grand display, how many Earth Immortals are there? Someone would think you’re besieging a Demon Cave Master?"

"Since you know you can’t win, why not hurry and surrender."

Xu Nanzhi calmly said, clearly not letting her guard down due to the man’s words in front of her.

In the conversation, Xu Nanzhi sensed no trace of fear.

"Surrender? I’ve never bowed to anyone in my life, and you think you deserve my surrender?!"

As soon as he finished speaking, the man’s aura exploded from his body.

Vast mana accompanied by overwhelming black aura soared into the sky, the sudden burst almost breaking through the entire formation.

"He’s Hollow Void Late Stage! Possibly even a half-step Earth Immortal, everyone be careful!"

Xu Nanzhi instantly assessed the strength of the person before her and warned the others.

Outside the formation, Chen Mengmeng remained particularly calm, summoning a verdant jade pendant, which conjured up a Dharma Body of a Daoist behind her.

The Daoist’s appearance seemed somewhat familiar to any disciple of the Qingcheng Sect present.

This spiritually nurtured jade pendant by successive Sect Leaders of the Qingcheng Sect was indeed the true Dao lineage of the Qingcheng Sect!

"Formation set!"

"Suppress!"

Bang!

With Chen Mengmeng’s command, the Dharma Body’s large hand pressed down, suppressing the black aura in an instant, causing the person in the formation to cough up a large mouthful of blood.

"Everyone! Now’s the time!"

"Luoshui River Map!"

"Three Pure Ones Divine Wind!"

"Five Elements Heavenly Thunder!"

...

At the same time, everyone’s moves simultaneously attacked the man in black.

Almost all strikes comparable to or of the Hollow Vacuum stage came from all directions, completely sealing the man in black within.

Bang!

Every move landed, the explosion of mage spells all concentrated on the location of the man in black, and under this assault, his previously overwhelming momentum was instantly reduced to the minimum.

"Is anyone dead?"

Bei Tang Qian Xiao couldn’t discern the chaotic situation over there and instinctively asked.

"No, he still has a breath left, don’t let your guard down. As long as he doesn’t escape, that’s enough."

Xu Nanzhi cautiously answered, evidently concerned about the man in black’s last desperate struggle.

Everyone understood Xu Nanzhi’s intention, forming a circle and slowly approaching the man in black.

Yet, in a place no one was paying attention to, a star flare suddenly aimed for the formation’s exterior, where Chen Mengmeng was maintaining the Heavenly Gang Sword Formation!

Swish!

The sudden Sword Qi directly pierced through Chen Mengmeng’s right chest, and enormous demonic energy erupted within her, causing her form to instantly plummet from the intense backlash.

"Mengmeng!"

Bei Tang Qian Xiao reacted the quickest, but she was still half a step too late to act.

Fortunately, Bai Qiu’s figure swept by at this moment, being the first to rush out of the crumbling sword formation, landing immediately beside Chen Mengmeng, sweeping away the second wave of attacking sword flare.

"Who dares to commit such a sneak attack?"

"A coward? When I roamed the world, you didn’t even know where you were!"

Bang!

A forceful strike approached with the momentum of a thousand jun.

Feeling the powerful strike in front of him, Bai Qiu’s pupils contracted.

A Martial God, and certainly a top Martial God almost half-stepped into the God Realm.

This strike, if it hit him, would either cut him in half or severely damage his Beast Form True Body.

Bang!

Long Ao Tian, who barely arrived in time, blocked before the strike could land, his body being pushed back several steps but quickly supported by the companions who caught up.

With Ling Xiao, Long Ao Tian, and Bai Qiu joining forces, they finally fully neutralized the strike.

"Three God Beasts? What a grand move, can’t understand why that brat is worth all this effort from you."

Jealousy mixed with intense hatred.

Sharply perceiving the emotional tone of the opponent’s words, Bai Qiu frowned and asked.

"Do you know Su Chengyu?"

"Know him? More than that! I ended up in this state because of him! But I also have to thank him; if not for him, I probably wouldn’t have reached this realm in my lifetime."

Bai Qiu and the others exchanged glances, and almost simultaneously charged toward the man in black.

Since they knew him, this ambush was certainly targeted at them, and as such, they had no choice but to not let the two escape.

However, the opponent was prepared. Facing the combined attack of the three, he quickly retreated, clearly not intending to linger in battle.

"The mission is complete, I won’t stay and waste more time with you. I wish you success on your Southern Border Expedition."

The black shadow disappeared in front of the three in an instant, and the hot-tempered Ling Xiao wanted to chase but was stopped by Bai Qiu’s shout.

"Wait, don’t chase."

"But..."

"I know the risk of letting him go is high, but if you leave, this girl is as good as dead!"

Bai Qiu’s words made Ling Xiao realize, and he turned to see the severely injured Chen Mengmeng on the ground, realizing it.

"Was his target this young Daoist?"

Bai Qiu turned to the other side, where Chen Mengmeng lay critically injured, and the Heavenly Gang Sword Formation naturally collapsed, with the man in black who first appeared taking advantage of this to have long disappeared without a trace.

"Seems like it. Our entry into Southern Xinjiang might not have been as clandestine as we thought."