"Wen Yuanbai, are your Xuan Sect people so precious? This is the moment when the Yinglong restriction is weakest. If you don't act now, we might have to wait another century. If that happens, can your Xuan Sect bear the responsibility?"
As Li Xuan and others were gathering their men, a cold voice abruptly echoed. The voice carried a trace of pressure, causing Li Xuan's blood to churn slightly upon hearing it.
"Since when does our Xuan Sect's conduct require your Sheng Sect's interference? Rong Xixiao, your Sheng Sect is as always, even mixing imperial decrees into your voice. Such behavior truly befits your Sheng Sect's style."
Wen Yuanbai's voice immediately rang out, followed by his figure appearing mid-air above the mountain peak.
"This person is Rong Xixiao, the elder of the Sheng Sect's dark hall who is leading the escort this time. I didn't expect someone of his stature to behave this way. The Sheng Sect is truly despicable," Xie Yushan said in a low voice upon seeing this.
Li Xuan, standing beside him, nodded slightly. According to previous intelligence, the Xuan Sect had six peaks, while the Sheng Sect had six halls. Among them, the dark hall was the most skilled in assassination. He hadn't expected the leader of the dark hall to be leading the Sheng Sect disciples.
Furthermore, this was their first encounter, and he had used such a method to intimidate the Xuan Sect disciples. It could be considered malicious.
"Both of you, please do not delay. If we miss this opportunity, I fear even the Sheng Sect and Xuan Sect will not be able to withstand public scrutiny. In my opinion, it would be best to open the Yinglong Forbidden Zone first."
Just then, a clear voice sounded. In an instant, a graceful figure also appeared in mid-air.
"Who is this person? Their aura is no less than that of Peak Master Yuanbai," Li Xuan asked Xie Yushan in surprise.
"This is the Peony Fang Master, one of the three prominent figures of the Myriad Flowers Palace. I didn't expect her to be leading the Myriad Flowers Palace this time," Xie Yushan replied.
"Peony Fang Master speaks wisely. Peak Master Yuanbai and Hall Master Xixiao, please proceed to open the Yinglong Forbidden Zone. As for grievances, I believe they will find their resolution within," said a figure clad in black as soon as Peony Fang Master finished speaking, appearing in the air.
"This is Yuan Hong, the third master of the Ghost Prison Gate. His strength is comparable to Uncle-Master Yuanbai's," Xie Yushan explained before Li Xuan could ask. Li Xuan nodded upon hearing this.
On the Sacred Origin Continent, the top powers, besides the Xuan Sect and Sheng Sect, were the Myriad Flowers Palace and the Ghost Prison Gate. With the leaders of these four factions present, and their formidable strength, it highlighted the importance of the Yinglong Forbidden Zone.
"Peony Fang Master and Gate Master Yuan Hong are correct. Since that is the case, let's make haste," Rong Xixiao said, casting another glance at Wen Yuanbai before moving swiftly towards the spiritual light barrier. The other three also followed suit.
"The restriction on this spiritual light barrier is extremely powerful. Even we find it difficult to break through. That's why Peak Master Yuanbai and the others are leading the team. With the combined strength of the four of them, they can tear open a crack in the barrier for about fifteen minutes, allowing us to enter."
"However, even then, the spiritual energy storm within will also rage. Therefore, disciple Li Xuan, you must exert your full strength to protect your fellow disciples."
Seeing the four stop above the spiritual light barrier, Xie Yushan said to Li Xuan.
"Brother Yushan, rest assured, I will do my utmost!" Li Xuan replied with a solemn expression.
Xie Yushan nodded with relief and then moved to stand beside Yue Mingchi and the other nine. Behind Li Xuan, over eight hundred people looked towards him, clearly awaiting his instructions.
"When the restriction opens later, fellow disciples, please stay close to me," Li Xuan said, cupping his fists towards them.
"Thank you, Senior Brother Li Xuan." Although many disciples wore white and blue robes, they were aware of Li Xuan's formidable potential, and he was now designated to lead them into the Yinglong Forbidden Zone. Their address naturally changed accordingly.
Li Xuan didn't say much, his gaze returning to the four, Wen Yuanbai, Rong Xixiao, Peony Fang Master, and Gate Master Yuan Hong.
At this moment, the spiritual light around the four surged, their peak Realm of Dao cultivation unleashing a spiritual pressure that permeated the heavens and earth. Exchanging glances, they pointed at the barrier before them in unison.
Hiss!
The four streams of spiritual energy intertwined, rapidly eroding the spiritual light barrier. After more than ten breaths, the thickness of the barrier gradually weakened. Seeing this, the four increased their spiritual energy. The four streams of spiritual energy, like giant hands, tore at the barrier.
A crack slowly appeared under the power of the four.
When the crack widened to about two meters, the four stopped.
"Move out!"
As the four turned, Yue Mingchi's voice resounded in the ears of all Xuan Sect disciples. Li Xuan waved his hand, and a spiritual light enveloped the eight hundred people behind him.
"Go!" Li Xuan uttered a low command, glancing at Xi Chuyun beside him. With a thought, his spiritual energy lifted the eight hundred people and shot towards the crack. In an instant, Li Xuan and the others vanished.
However, the moment Li Xuan's team entered the crack, Rong Xixiao glanced at them with a flicker of surprise in his eyes before falling into thought.
"What a powerful spiritual energy storm!" Upon entering the crack, Li Xuan immediately felt immense pressure. The powerful pulling force around him was terrifying. If Li Xuan hadn't possessed such a profound spiritual energy, he would have been torn apart by this force the moment he entered.
Li Xuan saw the towering, distorted vortices, hundreds of meters high, that were the centers of the spiritual energy storm. If one were caught in them, the outcome would likely be grim.
While flying, Li Xuan's divine sense was highly concentrated. While constantly monitoring for the spiritual energy storm, he also had to divide his attention to stabilize the barrier. It was an exhausting process.
After stabilizing the barrier, Li Xuan urged his spiritual energy to quickly evade the concentrated areas of the pulling force. After ten minutes of perilous flight, they finally passed through the region ravaged by the spiritual energy storm.
Hoo.
Emerging from the spiritual energy storm area, Li Xuan stopped. His divine sense was highly focused, and he had to protect the safety of over eight hundred people. Even with his wandering divine sense, Li Xuan felt a sense of exhaustion. Upon landing, he immediately sat down cross-legged without a word.
Seeing Li Xuan meditating, Xi Chuyun immediately stood guard beside him.
The other eight hundred Xuan Sect disciples fell silent, waiting. They had witnessed the terror of the spiritual energy storm and understood that without Li Xuan's spiritual energy supporting them, it would have been difficult to break through the storm-ridden area.
Furthermore, within the Yinglong Forbidden Zone, Li Xuan would be their leader and guide. If he were not in peak condition, it would be extremely disadvantageous for them.
After a few minutes of waiting, Li Xuan slowly opened his eyes. After nodding to Xi Chuyun, he looked at the crowd and said, "Let's move."