"This must be an ancient ruin, no doubt!"
Everyone present spoke out, their eyes filled with surprise. After all, this was a supreme opportunity for them. If they could obtain a peerless divine weapon, it would cause endless ripples.
At the same time, everyone's expressions turned solemn. After all, if anything were to happen to this peerless divine weapon, it would likely cause endless trouble. No one doubted this.
"Since the ruins have appeared, what are you waiting for!"
With serious eyes, Huo Dong said to everyone present, "Why haven't you entered the ruins yet?"
The figures moved towards the ruins without any hesitation. This was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity, and they didn't want to miss it. If they could obtain anything within the ruins, their future lives could be completely changed.
As many figures entered, Hu Xian'er and Hu Yu hesitated for a moment before stepping into the ruins without any delay. After all, this was a rare opportunity, and even they dared not be the slightest bit negligent.
Seeing this, Chu Qingqing hesitated for a moment before her figure turned into an afterimage and she stepped into the ruins. Her eyes were filled with solemnity. If there really was a peerless divine weapon in these ruins, it would be a great fortune for their Chu family, so she would not let this opportunity slip away easily.
A short while later, as many figures stepped into the ruins, only Huo Dong stood by, silently watching everything, as if it were all within his control. A strange smile appeared in his eyes.
"Everyone has entered the ruins, why are you not reacting?"
Lu Fan looked at Huo Dong, his eyes becoming somewhat deep. He always felt that this matter was not as simple as it seemed.
"What kind of person are you to have the right to meddle in my affairs?"
Huo Dong glanced coldly at Lu Fan, feeling displeased. He hadn't expected Lu Fan to not enter the ruins and to question him here, which made him very unhappy.
"If I'm not mistaken, there must be something wrong with the ruins, otherwise why wouldn't you enter them!"
Lu Fan narrowed his eyes, a faint cold light appearing. For some reason, he had such a premonition.
"You really have a vivid imagination. Ancient ruins are quite rare. It's fine if you don't want to enter, but you're standing here and making sarcastic remarks. It's probably not appropriate!" Huo Dong said coldly.
Lu Fan's expression remained indifferent, as if he didn't take Huo Dong's words seriously. If he guessed correctly, there must be a problem here, but he just didn't know why Huo Dong was like this.
Moreover, the fluctuations of this ancient ruin were truly extraordinary. Under normal circumstances, it shouldn't be like this. How could ordinary people wield such immense spiritual power?
"Since you don't want to enter, no one will force you!"
Huo Dong smiled faintly and casually stepped into the ruins, looking very relaxed.
Seeing this, Ghost Shadow couldn't help but smile bitterly and say, "It seems there's no problem with the ruins. Sir must be overthinking it!"
"I hope I am overthinking it!"
Lu Fan nodded slightly, his brows furrowing. Huo Dong's behavior made him even more confused, as under normal circumstances, it shouldn't be like this. However, since Huo Dong had already entered the ruins, he couldn't say much more.
"Sir, this is an ancient ruin. If we miss this opportunity, who knows when we will encounter another one!" Ghost Shadow said solemnly, "Why don't we try it? Perhaps we can still obtain some treasures!"
Lu Fan was a little hesitant, but this was indeed a rare opportunity, and Huo Dong had already entered the ruins. He didn't need to be so vigilant.
With that thought, Lu Fan did not hesitate and stepped into the ruins, with Ghost Shadow closely following.
Not long after, Lu Fan discovered that the spiritual energy within the ruins was gradually disappearing, and within the ruins, the figures stood still, not as they had imagined.
"What is going on!"
Lu Fan was slightly taken aback. He realized that they seemed to be within a formation, and this formation looked quite vast, seeming to utilize immense formation power. Even a saint-level expert could not open this formation.
"This is a killing formation!"
Hu Xian'er said, "And it was set up in advance by someone. It seems we've been tricked. Someone wants to deal with us!"
Everyone present was shocked and filled with anger. They hadn't expected anyone to be so audacious as to plot against them. They were all peerless prodigies preparing to enter the Central State Academy and were not ordinary people. The fact that someone dared to scheme against them showed how daring they were.
"Everyone, work together to break this killing formation!"
Chu Qingqing frowned and looked at everyone, her expression solemn. She could clearly feel that this killing formation was no small matter. If they didn't leave this place soon, it might cause endless trouble.
At the same time, Lu Fan looked around and did not see Huo Dong's figure. He immediately frowned, "Why is the young master of Zui Xian Lou, Huo Dong, not here? I clearly saw him enter with us earlier!"
Everyone reacted and looked at each other, feeling confused. After all, under normal circumstances, Huo Dong should not have disappeared, but now it seemed it was not as they had thought.
"I never thought that there would be so many young talents within Liuli City. If I could absorb your spiritual energy for my own use, I would surely be able to advance further!"
A burst of laughter rang out, and a black-clothed old man appeared before everyone, exuding black energy. He looked extremely terrifying, making people feel a sense of vigilance.
"Who are you? Did you set up this formation!"
Chu Qingqing looked at the black-clothed old man, her words filled with questioning.
"That's right, it's me!"
The black-clothed old man sneered, "If I can absorb your spiritual power for my own use, it will definitely help me achieve supreme hegemony. So you should feel fortunate!"
"Who are you, and how dare you be so bold? Don't you know that we are all people who are going to the Central State Academy for the assessment?" Hu Yu said coldly, "If something happens to us, can the Central State Academy let this go? You will also be punished!"
"You don't seriously think you can still escape, do you?" The black-clothed old man laughed disdainfully. At least in his eyes, these people were already trapped in a jar, and they could no longer do anything. In his eyes, these people were just fish on a chopping board.