"Can it be resolved just like that?"
Not a single person present believed Ji Mo's words, thinking he was boasting.
The Golden Lion sneered repeatedly, eager to see how Ji Mo would extricate himself.
Mian Abe's face was full of disdain. He said to Sai Gao, "This is the kid you can't get your hands on. He looks good, but he's shamelessly arrogant, boasting to the heavens. He's nothing like your low-key, humble, and strong self."
Sai Gao, however, stared intently at Ji Mo. He noticed that Ji Mo's expression was calm and composed, not like someone who would brag.
Could it be that he truly possessed the ability to break the formation with a single blow?
"You, why are you so unreliable?"
Bai Jingjing was furious. She gave Ji Mo a fierce glare, her impression of him reaching an extreme low.
A man could lack ability, but speaking nonsense and bragging was truly repulsive.
Then, she suddenly remembered that her heart had been pierced before, and she hadn't believed in Ji Mo's medical skills. Yet, he had easily brought her back from the brink of death.
Could it be that this lecher, besides his heaven-defying medical skills, also possessed astonishing talent in formations?
"Hmph..."
Yao Zhong was about to mock Ji Mo for his groundless talk.
But his face was filled with shock, his mouth agape. The words caught in his throat, unable to be spoken.
Ji Mo effortlessly snatched the immortal shovel from his hand and hurled it forcefully to the ground.
*Bang!*
The ground shook violently. The formation eye, buried deep underground, was instantly destroyed. The energy ripples emanating from the immortal shovel shattered all the formation bases.
The nine layers of energy light membranes of the restriction shattered one after another, utterly destroyed.
Even the thirteen powerful seals hidden within were all completely broken.
"Hahaha, the seals that confined me are completely gone! I am free again!"
The strange black shadow on the rock wall was ecstatic. It transformed into a black light and merged into the blue-blooded true scripture within the treasure cave, integrating with its own origin.
It was merely a wisp of soul that had escaped the seal. Now, having reunited its origin, it prepared to unleash a massacre.
"My heavens, he really finished it just like that!"
Everyone present was stunned.
Was this a coincidence, or had his mastery of formations reached a divine level?
Yao Zhong's heart churned with a tempestuous wave. He was utterly convinced that Ji Mo was genuinely skilled, a divine formation master without a doubt.
If he could recruit him, could he then go and plunder divine tombs in the future?
He knew the locations of two divine tombs and had been yearning to act, yet dared not. Now, he saw hope.
"Grandpa..."
He directly knelt before Ji Mo, admitting defeat as per their wager.
But Ji Mo had no time to attend to him. He bolted, eager to seize the treasures.
He didn't forget to remind Bai Jingjing, "That book is problematic. You'd best not touch it."
*Whoosh whoosh whoosh...*
All beings unleashed their strongest movement techniques, erupting with terrifying speed, rushing towards the treasure cave.
The strongest few, without exception, all locked onto the resplendent blue-blooded true scripture radiating a sacred aura.
The others lunged towards various heavenly materials and earthly treasures.
"I'll be in the shadows, find a way to snatch the blue-blooded true scripture. Let's move."
Sai Gao couldn't help but make his move.
The sudden opening of the restriction had disrupted his previous plans.
Now, he could only rely on brute force to snatch it.
"I'm rich! This is the Heavenly Sound Dharma Conch!"
Someone embraced a millstone-sized, jade-white conch shell, laughing excitedly.
This type of conch shell was extraordinary, capable of emitting deadly sound waves. A single blow could kill a large number of celestial beings.
Unfortunately, this fellow was too ostentatious, unaware of the principle of not flaunting wealth. He instantly attracted the covetous eyes of others and was cut down on the spot.
"Nine Revolutions Immortal Pills, a whole half-jar!"
"Flying Phoenix Flower, one bloom can extend lifespan by a thousand years. There are dozens of them here."
...
Surprised exclamations erupted continuously. Everyone's eyes were red.
It had to be said that the Blue-Blooded people had left behind many good things. Acquiring even one or two could bring endless benefits.
However, the competition was incredibly fierce and bloody. Everyone was fighting and scrambling.
"Hahaha, the blue-blooded true scripture belongs to me!"
A celestial bird with six wings on its back was the fastest, the first to grab the ancient scripture.
It laughed triumphantly and turned to flee the scene at extreme speed.
Its innate divine ability was evasion, giving it a high chance of breaking through the encirclement, with no one able to catch it.
However.
The next second, its entire body turned cold. It sensed an incredibly evil energy surging from the blue-blooded true scripture, instantly draining all its strength.
"Die for me."
The Golden Lion lunged, spewing forth torrents of flames, directly incinerating the celestial bird into charcoal.
It beckoned with its claw, grasping the object in mid-air, intending to snatch the blue-blooded true scripture.
Bai Jingjing wanted to intercept, but she suddenly recalled Ji Mo's warning. After weighing her options, she could only give up and settle for second best, changing her mind to compete for the Heavenly Sound Dharma Conch.
Just as the Golden Lion was about to obtain the blue-blooded true scripture, a spirit-binding rope swept through, entangling the scripture and dragging it away.
"Yao Zhong, how dare you oppose me! Trying to snatch food from my mouth, are you seeking death?"
The Golden Lion, seeing its prize slip away, was consumed by rage. It opened its massive maw and pounced.
"Unclaimed property, every man for himself!"
Yao Zhong was not afraid of the Golden Lion. He scattered a handful of bone needles.
These were the Blood Dissolving Soul Annihilating Nails. Once struck, even an immortal realm cultivator would turn into pus and blood; they were extremely venomous.
Having been tomb-raiding for so many years, Yao Zhong had unearthed many good treasures, giving him immense confidence.
Facing the flying bone needles, the Golden Lion's hair stood on end. It dared not meet the attack head-on and could only retreat.
Yao Zhong seized the opportunity to retrieve the spirit-binding rope and obtain the blue-blooded true scripture. Just as he was about to gloat, he felt a chill at his waist, and bright red blood gushed out.
A figure flashed past, slicing through his skin. While his kidney wasn't taken, the blue-blooded true scripture was snatched in the process.
Sai Gao had intended to kill and rob, but Yao Zhong was wearing inner armor, which blocked most of the damage.
"The Kidney Slasher, Sai Gao!"
Yao Zhong clutched his profusely bleeding wound, gritting his teeth.
He never expected that while the mantis stalked the cicada, the oriole behind would be Sai Gao, who reaped the benefits.
Upon hearing Sai Gao's name, the others trembled in fear, dreading that they would be the next victim.
A reputation preceded him. No one wished for their kidneys to be sliced away.
"Sai Gao, hand over the blue-blooded true scripture!"
The Golden Lion roared, its fur igniting, transforming into a ball of flame as it launched a fierce assault.
Sai Gao didn't even glance at the Golden Lion. Instead, he turned to look into the distance, noticing Ji Mo intently digging out a blue jade coffin from a pile of immortal crystals and attempting to open it, seemingly ignoring the battle.
He secretly breathed a sigh of relief, truly not wanting to face that existence he couldn't "get his hands on."
"Deal with this foolish lion."
Sai Gao spoke, his bone刺 (thorn/dagger) emitting a soul-stirring cold glint as he faced the enemy head-on.
These bone刺 were forged from the teeth of ancient exotic beasts, sharp enough to cut through metal and infinitely keen. He and Mian Abe each carried several.
His words were a signal to the hidden Mian Abe to eliminate the Golden Lion, then quickly deal with Bai Jingjing, after which they could focus on Ji Mo.
As for the others, they were merely lambs to be casually "slashed" at, not worth worrying about.
"Foolish lion? Sai Gao, you are too arrogant!"
The Golden Lion's fury erupted, runes intertwined in its eyes, and the flames on its body surged even further.
Sai Gao was merely a sneak attacker, a villain. In a head-on confrontation, it was likely no match for the lion. As long as it protected its abdomen, it was sure to win.
The man and the lion engaged in close combat. The violent collision of their powers produced deafening roars.
Just as the battle reached a stalemate, a red figure suddenly appeared, joining the fray.
Mian Abe wielded his bone刺, striking towards the Golden Lion's heart.
The duo known for "digging out hearts and slashing kidneys" no longer concealed their intentions, joining forces in public for the first time.
"Mian Abe, you hypocrite! You're in league with Sai Gao!"
The Golden Lion roared repeatedly, desperately defending its vital points. However, it was no match for the two of them. Gaping wounds appeared all over its body, bleeding profusely.
Just as the Golden Lion believed it was doomed.
A violent roar echoed.
Over there, Ji Hanhan had forcefully opened the blue jade coffin.
Instantly, a blood-red light erupted, and an incredibly evil aura enveloped the area!