"This place is so vast, Young Master Zhang, are you sure such a formation exists?"
Wang Banyue's face showed shock.
Zhang Tian nodded slightly.
Back in Yaowang Valley, Zhang Tian had discovered a large-scale formation that encompassed the entire valley.
However, that was merely a formation encircling a valley.
The formation before them now directly surrounded an entire mountain.
Such large-scale formations, like those of Yaowang Valley, were not to be underestimated.
Zhang Tian estimated that the reserve of crystals required for such a formation would be a colossal number.
A number that Zhang Tian dared not even imagine.
"A formation that can shroud a whole mountain, how much inscribed stone must it require."
Zhang Tian mused, while also lamenting that fortune favors the bold.
"We've seen this formation before."
"It's a type of mountain-guarding formation, generally referred to as a sect-protecting grand formation."
Hu Bayi spoke from the side.
He too remembered the previous encounter at Yaowang Valley.
"Ah? I didn't expect you guys had already seen this kind of formation. Damn, we were guessing for ages for nothing."
Wang Banyue was dejected.
Fortunately, he was tough and resilient; if he had been delicate, he might have been gone already.
"We were guessing before, but seeing your reaction, Brother Banyue, solidified our suspicions."
Shirley Yang said with a smile.
Wang Banyue became even more dispirited. So, he was just their research subject, was he?
"This formation, I estimate, will grow more powerful the further we go."
"Everyone, be alert."
Zhang Tian said softly.
His gaze swept across the surroundings. If an entire mountain was covered by a formation, Zhang Tian guessed there should be those white stones around.
Zhang Tian desperately needed those white stones.
Those crystals could be used to set up formations far more potent than yellow talismans.
The power of these formations was beyond comparison to yellow talismans.
Previously, Zhang Tian had been tricked by the Serpent God in the Demon Tower, and he had used up all his white crystals. If there were any here, Zhang Tian could replenish his supply.
Zhang Tian looked up and noticed Zhang Qilin had already moved ahead.
His black robes stood out starkly against the white snow.
Zhang Qilin's footsteps were so light that Zhang Tian could barely hear them.
Sensing his gaze, Zhang Qilin turned his head slightly.
His eyes fell upon Zhang Tian and his companions.
He stopped, patiently waiting for Zhang Tian and the others.
"Let's go, Second Brother is getting impatient."
Wang Kaixuan called out, patting Wang Banyue's body. The two quickened their pace.
The snow was deep, making every step arduous.
However, the snow where Wang Banyue had just risen had melted considerably.
"Rumble."
Shortly after everyone had moved on, the previously clear sky gradually darkened.
"No way, Fatty was thinking, isn't it spring? Boss, does it thunder in spring?"
Fatty looked at the dark clouds with a strange expression.
It was common knowledge that spring rarely had thunder; thunder typically occurred in summer, with exceptions in certain regions.
Zhang Tian shook his head.
"These dark clouds are an effect created by the formation."
"This formation is called the Thunder Descent Formation."
Zhang Tian recognized the nature of the formation at a glance.
Wasn't this the legendary Thunder Descent Formation?
The Thunder Descent Formation was a relatively potent Taoist formation. After trapping enemies, dark clouds would form in the sky, leading to a deluge of thunder and rain.
"I recall that the Thunder Descent Formation unleashes its full effect only after trapping someone."
Hu Bayi said thoughtfully.
He also practiced Taoism and knew some of these matters.
Seeing Zhang Tian nod, Hu Bayi frowned slightly.
"Doesn't that mean we've already fallen into a trap? We're trapped?"
Fatty's eyes widened.
Good heavens, being trapped without realizing it, this formation was outrageous.
"Logically, that's the case, but there's no need to worry. The thunder from this formation isn't very powerful."
Zhang Tian waved his hand.
He spoke truthfully.
Wang Banyue…
Dark clouds gathered in the sky, and simultaneously, streaks of blue lightning coalesced within the clouds.
The flickering lightning resembled ancient dragons, awaiting the opportune moment to strike.
Zhang Tian and the others had already reached one-tenth of the way up Kunlun Mountain.
Their pace was not fast, so they hadn't covered much distance.
Yet, even over this short span, the dark clouds were enough to cause palpitations.
At this moment, the scene was:
[Can any climatologists explain what's happening?]
[I saw news before about herders' sheep going missing on Kunlun Mountain, and when reporters entered the mountain, they only found charred sheep.]
[Kunlun has always been beyond the purview of meteorology. It's well-known that meteorology is ineffective in the western Tibetan region.]
[I seem to recall hearing about research on Kunlun Mountain. It's said that the magnetic field there is unique and might attract lightning, thus electrocuting people and livestock that enter.]
Below, countless people were discussing.
Their knowledge about Kunlun Mountain was not extensive.
After all, Kunlun had always been the most mysterious place in Xia Guo, and it was also a place where Taoism and Buddhism had long existed.
Even the ancient *Classic of Mountains and Seas* recorded Kunlun. Throughout Xia Guo's thousands of years of history, Kunlun occupied half of it.
This showed how mysterious Kunlun was in the hearts of the Xia Guo people.
[I feel like Kunlun is an entrance to another world!]
[Brother, you watch too many novels. How is that possible? I, on the other hand, think those magnetic fields and such are simply things that technology hasn't yet discovered.]
[Hey, wait a minute. If you put it that way, doesn't it mean that some places were created by those gods? And formations are just magnetic fields.]
A wave of excitement swept through the audience.
Once magnetic fields were considered formations, countless people became ecstatic.
It was as if they had discovered a new continent.
Numerous people began to research in groups.
Chen Xi looked at the excited crowd. For a time, she too had researched Kunlun.
However, after researching such a mysterious place for a period without results, she had ceased her investigations.
Furthermore, Kunlun was patrolled by soldiers year-round, so most people would not obtain clues from within.
However, Chen Xi knew that there were too many rumors surrounding Kunlun.
For instance, that aliens had visited, or that immortals existed, that it was the origin of metaphysics, and some even believed it was a gateway to another world.
Chen Xi remained skeptical about these claims.
"I wonder what happened after they went in."
"Based on their recollections, I might be able to obtain some information about Kunlun."
Chen Xi mused. Once Zhang Tian released the video of his recollections of Kunlun, after this recollection concluded, countless people would likely desire to journey to Kunlun.
At this moment, outside the courtroom.
Professor Li and others were still watching.
It was already dark, and they huddled under blankets, watching the television.
"Professor Li, Dean Li apparently died while on an archaeological mission.
"I wonder if the recollection will show how he died."
An expert beside him inquired.
Professor Li remembered his grandfather's death.
After returning from that Lingyun Heavenly Palace, Professor Li was promoted to academician, and later, for unknown reasons, he died mysteriously. This had always been an enigma.
Professor Li also desperately wanted to know how his grandfather had died!
"I'm not sure. Let's watch closely. Wait, look quickly! Those dark clouds seem to be forming a tornado!"
Suddenly, Professor Li exclaimed, and everyone's expression turned grave.