Mortal: My name is Ma Liang, and I also possess a magic brush.

Nangong Wan glanced at the pillar of light. "I'll go see how you broke the formation first, and then decide whether to inform the other sects about this."

Ma Liang did not agree immediately, but hesitated for a moment.

"You can only observe from a distance; you must not approach. The formation is currently being broken, and the slightest carelessness could lead to danger."

Nangong Wan nodded: "That's natural."

Ma Liang then gestured, "In that case, I will take you there."

He then looked at Han Li, "Junior Brother Han, why don't you come along too?"

Normally, Han Li would definitely make all sorts of excuses to refuse.

But when Nangong Wan also wanted to go, he didn't hesitate at all and immediately agreed.

Ma Liang raised his hand to signal, and the venomous python behind him instantly understood, swimming over to stop beside them.

Ma Liang was the first to leap onto the python's head, followed by Nangong Wan and Han Li in turn.

This time, Han Li took the initiative to stand in front of Nangong Wan. Nangong Wan was taken aback at first, then a faint smile appeared on her lips, and she did not say anything.

The venomous python soared into the air and flew towards the nearest pillar of light.

Having flown a short distance, Ma Liang did not turn back. "Junior Brother Han, if I am still unable to leave in five years, I hope you can buy a few jugs of Qingfeng Wine to commemorate me."

Han Li couldn't help but advise, "Since it's so dangerous, why don't you leave now, Senior Brother Ma?"

"Junior Brother Han has been in the cultivation world for some time now. As you said before, sometimes you are not in control of your own destiny, but more often than not, it's just for those cultivation resources."

"Alright, we've arrived."

When Ma Liang saw the scene beside the pillar of light, he was shocked. The area around the pillar of light was littered with corpses.

Han Li and Nangong Wan frowned upon seeing this.

Ma Liang quickly explained, "These people all thought a treasure had appeared here, and they must have rashly touched the array's restrictions, which is why they all perished. Senior Nangong, please don't misunderstand."

"Is that so? How are your actions any different from those of these people lying on the ground?"

Ma Liang was momentarily speechless, then quickly changed the subject, saying, "Senior Nangong, what do you think of our method for breaking the formation?"

Nangong Wan first looked at the pillar of light in front of her, then glanced at the other three pillars of light in the distance, and then surveyed the surrounding terrain. She had already guessed Ma Liang and the others' method of breaking the formation, but she still wanted to confirm it further.

She immediately extended her divine sense towards the pillar of light, but as soon as her divine sense touched the pillar, a strong force of recoil suddenly came, and her divine sense was instantly bounced back. She staggered back a few steps, knelt on one knee on the python, and cried out in pain, clutching her head.

Seeing this, Han Li quickly squatted down and asked anxiously, "Senior, what's wrong?"

Nangong Wan rubbed her forehead, regaining her composure, and said, "It's nothing."

Ma Liang, who was standing nearby, also spoke up: "Senior Nangong, as I just said, this is the critical period for breaking the formation, and it is best not to touch it."

The next moment, Ma Liang felt a voice coming from his sea of ​​consciousness.

He came to his senses and said to Nangong Wan, "Senior Nangong, since you have already seen that several cultivators from other sects have left earlier, they must have already spread the news of this place, but they do not know the reason. Please leave as soon as possible, lest the entrance close and you find it difficult to leave."

At this moment, Nangong Wan had only one thought in her mind: she must not open this restriction five years from now.

The strength of Ma Liang's group is unfathomable. The so-called "delivering the treasure in five years" is just an excuse. Once they come out, it would be strange if they didn't wipe out the other sects.

Hearing Ma Liang's words, and thinking that the various factions outside must already know about the situation inside the country, she had no choice but to accept it, no matter what she wanted to do.

"Very well, I'll head out now. As for whether or not to activate the restriction, let's see how the seven major sects discuss it."

"good!"

"All I need is for my senior to pass on a message."

After saying that, he deliberately walked to Han Li's side, but Han Li was still worried about Nangong Wan and did not notice.

Ma Liang patted him on the shoulder, "Junior Brother Han, don't forget what I said before. At least, after I die, someone will still pay their respects to me."

Although Han Li's image flashed through Ma Liang's mind at this moment, he was prepared and did not show any unusual expression on his face.

Han Li stood up. "Alright, Junior Brother, I'll remember that."

Ma Liang nodded: "Then you should set off as soon as possible, the forbidden entrance is probably about to close."

Nangong Wan and Han Li did not separate this time; they both mounted their weapons and sped towards the exit.

Ma Liang watched their retreating figures and thought, "The current Han Laomo is not as cautious as he used to be. There are still loopholes to exploit, which I can use to my advantage."

After saying this, he raised his hand and waved it, and the venomous python fell to the ground.

Sweeping over the corpses scattered on the ground, he was overjoyed, exclaiming, "They're all mine!"

He then bent down and began to plunder.

Meanwhile, as Nangong Wan and Han Li were flying on their magical artifacts, Nangong Wan suddenly asked, "What's your relationship with that Senior Brother Ma?"

"His name is Ma Liang. I don't know him very well. He just bought some medicinal herbs from me once."

Han Li then recounted his past interactions with Ma Liang in detail.

Nangong Wan then asked, "So what kind of person do you think he is?"

Han Li pondered for a moment, "He's mysterious and a bit unreliable; he's a contradictory person."

Nangong Wan was completely confused; what kind of explanation was this?

Han Li suddenly remembered something, "Oh right, he once recited a poem."

As he spoke, he recited the poem to Nangong Wan.

As Nangong Wan listened to the poem, she felt that the words conveyed a sense of vicissitude, as if the poem had experienced countless years of ups and downs.

The more she pondered, the more alarmed she became, convinced that Ma Liang's level of attainment was far beyond what was outwardly apparent.

Never mind, I'll leave this matter to my senior sister when I get back.

The two then fell silent and flew swiftly forward.

As they approached the entrance, Nangong Wan stopped Han Li and instructed him, "I'll go out first. Wait five breaths before you set off."

Han Li simply responded with a soft "Mm".

Outside the forbidden area, the people from the seven major sects were already as anxious as ants on a hot pan. Half a day had passed, and only four people had come out. This was the fewest number of disciples to return since the Blood Forbidden Area opened a thousand years ago.

Ni Chang's anxiety surged even more, and she gradually became at a loss.

Just as he was feeling uneasy, a figure flew out from the entrance.

Upon seeing that it was Nangong Wan, Ni Chang's heart immediately settled, and she quickly stepped forward to greet her, "Junior Sister, you've finally come out! Are you hurt anywhere?"

"Senior sister, I'm fine."

As soon as he finished speaking, people from the other factions gathered around.

Li Huayuan spoke first, "What exactly is the situation inside? Do you know the reason?"

He was eager to know the accurate information inside, as were the other sect members. After all, Nangong Wan was the strongest among those who entered the forbidden area this time, and she must know more about the inside story.

Just as everyone was pressing for answers, Han Li flew out from the entrance of the forbidden area.

The moment he appeared, a tiny flying insect silently flew away from his shoulder, following some kind of scent, and sped towards one of the people in the arena.

Upon seeing Han Li dressed in Huangfeng Valley attire, Li Huayuan immediately perked up.

Just as Han Li was about to fall to the ground, Li Huayuan immediately used his spiritual power to support him.

After Li Huayuan helped Han Li to his feet, he immediately pressed for answers.

Do you know what happened inside?

Han Li feigned a look of shock, saying, "I only saw a pillar of light rise into the sky, followed by a violent tremor in the forbidden area. It was far too dangerous, so I hurriedly fled towards the exit. As for anything else, I know absolutely nothing."

At this moment, Nangong Wan also spoke up: "Fellow Daoists, what I saw in the forbidden area is exactly the same as what this disciple said. I only saw a pillar of light rise into the sky and the forbidden area shake. Sensing danger, I hurriedly retreated. I know nothing else."

The cultivators looked at each other in bewilderment, at a loss for what to do. After all, they could not enter the forbidden area and could only rely on this scattered information to make inferences.

Ni Chang, standing to the side, comforted her, "It's alright, it's good that Junior Sister is back safe and sound."