Primordial Era: Reborn Kong Xuan, Steady Cultivation

"Although I do not know what kind of great formation Fellow Daoist Qingsongzi is referring to, I have broken a few formations when I traveled through the prehistoric world in the past, so I have some experience with them."

Upon hearing this, Chi Jingzi and Qing Songzi's expressions immediately brightened, and they exclaimed in unison, "So Fellow Daoist Kong is a master of formations! Our apologies for not recognizing you!"

"With Fellow Daoist Kong here, the Primordial Grand Formation should be a piece of cake."

"I believe so too..."

Hearing the two praising him like this, Kong Xuan shook his head and smiled bitterly: "Fellow Daoists, please don't flatter me like that. I was only able to break some ordinary innate formations by relying on the convenience of spiritual treasures. Even so, it still takes hundreds or thousands of years."

If they encounter a formidable formation, let alone a thousand years, it could take much longer, and they might even face mortal danger.

He spoke earnestly, frankly stating his reliance on and limitations in breaking the formation, neither being overly modest nor exaggerating his abilities.

Upon hearing this, Chi Jingzi and Qing Songzi exchanged a glance, their expressions slightly composed, but their interest remained undiminished.

Chi Jingzi stroked his cup and laughed, "Fellow Daoist is too modest. Even with the help of spiritual treasures, the ability to discern formations and endure a thousand years of stagnation to break the seal is beyond our reach."

Qing Songzi nodded in agreement: "Indeed, I have been trapped in that formation for a hundred years, like a blind man touching an elephant, with almost no clue. Since you have experience in breaking formations, whether you are fast or slow, you are much better than the two of us who are completely without any method."

What they said is true.

Although both of them were born in Zhou Mountain, there are countless beings like them in this mountain.

Finding a primordial array is already a great opportunity; breaking through the array to obtain the treasure is even more difficult.

Now that they have a fellow practitioner who knows how to break formations by their side, how could they not be happy?

Qing Songzi immediately said, "How about this: if you help us break the formation, you can choose the treasures inside first."

If we only receive one item, I would like to compensate the two of us with something of similar value. What do you think, my friend?

Chi Jingzi immediately chimed in, "Fellow Daoist Qing Songzi is absolutely right. As long as the great formation can be broken, you can choose the treasures within first. If it's a spiritual root, you can take it first, and we can discuss it later!"

Upon hearing the conditions proposed by the two, Kong Xuan pondered for a moment before making a decision: "Since you two fellow Daoists are so sincere, it would be unreasonable for me to refuse again."

He changed the subject, his expression becoming serious: "But let me make it clear beforehand, if that formation is too dangerous and troublesome, we must make a decisive decision and withdraw immediately, otherwise once we are trapped in it, we may not be able to escape even after thousands of years."

"Fellow Daoist is absolutely right!" The two nodded repeatedly. "If it is truly too dangerous to do, then the opportunity has not yet arrived, and we should resolutely abandon it. How can we force it?"

Seeing that they readily agreed, Kong Xuan said no more, simply nodding and saying, "That's good then."

With Qing Songzi leading the way, Kong Xuan and Chi Jingzi followed closely behind. The three of them transformed into streaks of light, passing through clouds and ravines, heading straight for the location of the innate grand formation.

Meanwhile, along the way, Qing Songzi also introduced the aura of that innate grand formation.

In just a few days, a gently sloping hilltop appeared before them.

Qing Songzi explained from the side, "I was looking for a mount when I chased a Crimson-Eyed Beast at the Golden Immortal level here and accidentally stumbled into this innate grand formation."

As he spoke, he descended from the clouds and landed near a smooth, mirror-like stone slab.

"This is the entrance to the innate grand formation. Just one more step forward and you will be trapped inside."

Kong Xuan scanned his surroundings and saw that the mountains, rocks, grass and trees were no different from the usual wilderness, but he dared not be careless in the slightest.

He immediately took out the Earth Image Banana Leaf Fan, and five-colored light flowed around him, protecting him completely.

When Chi Jingzi and Qing Songzi saw that he had just produced a top-grade innate spiritual treasure, their eyes lit up and their confidence increased.

Although they also possess spiritual treasures, they are all acquired items. While they are of superior quality, they are ultimately inferior to innate treasures.

However, both of them were at the late stage of Golden Immortal cultivation, and after a slight shock, they immediately made preparations.

Chi Jingzi's purple robes billowed with purple energy, transforming into a hazy protective shield around him. Qing Songzi also brandished his blue wooden staff, and a clear blue light swirled around it.

Seeing that the two were ready, Kong Xuan's expression turned solemn, and he said in a deep voice, "Fellow Daoists, please follow me closely and do not get separated."

After saying that, he took a step forward and disappeared into the innate formation. Chi Jingzi and Qing Songzi did not dare to delay and immediately followed behind Kong Xuan.

As Kong Xuan stepped into the formation, his vision suddenly transformed into a shimmering, ever-changing array of seven-colored light.

This radiance was not formed from ordinary innate Yin and Yang and the Five Elements, but was surrounded by a kind of law aura that was different from the norm.

The divine sense within the formation was further restricted; it vanished without a trace as soon as it moved a few feet away from the body, like a clay ox sinking into the sea.

Just as he was about to turn around to check if Chi Jingzi and the other two had followed, the seven-colored light around him suddenly began to slowly swirl.

At first it was slow, but then it turned faster and faster, with light and shadows darting around and causing people's minds to waver and their spirits to become confused.

Almost simultaneously, Kong Xuan flicked his palm-leaf fan, and five-colored divine light flowed around him. Among them, the earthy yellow light suddenly intensified, protecting him firmly in the center as if the earth were supporting all things.

Once the radiant light settled, the chaotic feeling that had been disturbing my mind gradually subsided.

He looked behind him, but all he saw was a vast expanse of colorful light flowing endlessly. Where were Chi Jingzi and Qing Songzi?

"This innate grand formation is indeed extraordinary. Although it is not as fiercely murderous as the Four Symbols Banana Tree, its ability to obscure perception and confuse direction is truly astonishing."

It should be noted that the three of them entered the formation at the same time, and he specifically instructed them to follow closely behind. Even so, the two of them disappeared without a trace the moment they stepped into the formation.

"That's good. Without them around, we can do things more freely."

With his mind made up, Kong Xuan walked steadily toward the depths of the seven-colored light.

However, the moment he took his first step, the radiance flowing around him suddenly accelerated, and the dazzling colors almost twisted into a dizzying vortex.

Even with the five-colored divine light protecting him, Kong Xuan still felt waves of pressure coming from all directions, and his mind was aching.

He immediately summoned the Wind-Shaped Banana Leaf Fan, and with a flick of his wrist, a gentle breeze swept through, instantly clearing his mind.

At the same time, the Northern Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag in his sleeve was also poised to be unleashed, ready to be used if he still could not withstand the attack.

Although this formation does not display any murderous aura, its ability to obscure the five senses and disrupt spiritual perception is truly terrifying.

After taking only a few steps, they had already encountered several instances of sensory stripping. If they went any further, who knew what else they might encounter?

I fear that instead of obtaining the treasure, I will be trapped in this great formation.

But now that we've entered the battle, how can we retreat empty-handed?

Kong Xuan steadied himself and stepped forward again.

As he ventured deeper, the seven-colored light flowed faster and faster, gradually intertwining and merging, eventually transforming into a chaotic, hazy world devoid of light and color.

At this moment, his vision, hearing, and even his divine sense were suppressed to almost nothing.

Without further hesitation, Kong Xuan flicked his sleeves, and the Northern Xuan Yuan Water Control Flag appeared in his hand. Then, with a gentle shake, a hazy water light appeared around him.

"This Northern Profound Origin Water Control Flag truly lives up to its reputation as a top-grade innate spiritual treasure. Just by casually activating it, it is far superior to this Earth Wind Banana Leaf Fan."

With this protection, Kong Xuan's confidence grew even stronger, and he then sped towards the innate grand formation...

At that very moment, in another corner of the great formation.

Chi Jingzi's expression was solemn, and a hint of undisguised surprise flashed deep in his eyes.

When he entered the formation, he was clearly following closely behind Kong Xuan and Qing Songzi, almost never leaving their side. But as soon as he stepped in, the scene before him changed drastically, and he found himself trapped here alone.

Although I had heard Qing Songzi describe the strangeness of this formation before, I only realized its power after falling into it myself.

He took only one step, and felt as if another layer of his five senses had been removed, his spiritual awareness was like being trapped in a quagmire, and his whole body was as if separated by an impenetrable veil.

Under such circumstances, how could we dare to venture further?

"So be it..." he sighed inwardly, already considering retreating. "Since I don't know how to break the formation, I might as well find a way out first. If I'm really trapped here, who knows when I'll be able to escape."

This wasn't because he was cowardly, but because he was self-aware.

Qing Songzi was trapped in the formation for hundreds of years before he was able to escape. My cultivation and skills are only about the same as his. If I force my way in, I'm afraid I'll just repeat the same mistake.

As for Fellow Daoist Kong Xuan, although his cultivation level seems to be higher than the other two, it is probably hard to say that he can be sure of victory when facing such a powerful innate formation.

"I wonder what kind of treasure is hidden within this formation, that it requires such a terrifying array to protect it..."

In the blink of an eye, Chi Jingzi had already decided to retreat.

He focused his mind and tried to retreat back to the outside of the formation along the original path, but unexpectedly, as soon as he took half a step back, the pressure around him suddenly increased!

My five senses seemed to be shrouded in a thick fog, and even the location I had just been standing on became blurred.

Chi Jingzi paused, a bitter smile appearing on his lips: "Truly... there's no way to advance or retreat."

Meanwhile, in another corner of the formation, Qing Songzi encountered the same situation as Chi Jingzi, but he was much calmer than Chi Jingzi, knowing that there was no killing intent in this formation other than trapping people.

Therefore, after realizing that he had become separated from the other two, he stayed where he was and quietly sensed the flowing energy around him.

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