To ensure a sufficient win rate, knowledge of formation techniques is to be learned from Daoist Bai.
Meanwhile, others seized the opportunity to cultivate, with higher cultivation leading to greater strength.
Those who had entered the secret realm also felt a sense of confusion over the past two months.
The arrogant geniuses seemed to have vanished, no longer snatching their belongings, which made them unaccustomed to the peace.
From the crystal balls displaying images, Bai Nianchen had basically deduced the location of the formation's eye. By the time everything was ready, it was more than a month after their first discussion of the operational plan.
"Everyone, I can sense from the strength of this formation that the Sea Dragon King's life force is growing weaker. Perhaps we could come back another time, but the Sea Dragon King cannot hold on much longer. Although he is not from our world, since we are dealing with a common enemy, he and we are friends!"
"Immortal Brother must know all of this, but he has asked us to explore on our own, which means that in his view, we are fully capable of resolving this enemy! This humble Taoist believes that this is precisely what Immortal Brother deliberately left for us to experience the enemy's might in advance! Therefore, whether it is to rescue the Sea Dragon King or for us to adapt to the battlefield ahead of time, we must win this battle!"
Everyone's gaze was grave; this battle would greatly impact the shaping of their self-confidence.
Bai Nianchen, holding a large pile of spirit stones, threw them into a dragon mouth sculpture atop the Dragon Palace without regard for cost.
Based on the fighting in the images, this was the location of the formation's eye.
...
The Sea Dragon King was nearing his end, with little life force left in his body. He did not know how he had persisted for these ten thousand years; he was indeed quite tired.
He was also filled with despair at the enemy's immense vitality.
All their subordinates had been worn down and died, leaving only him and Lamo.
Lamo had noticed the Sea Dragon King's weakness and sneered, "Old man, you're finally about to die, aren't you? You trapped me here for ten thousand years for no reason!"
Although Lamo himself had become gaunt, he was generally in much better condition than the Sea Dragon King.
The Sea Dragon King was too tired to respond; even speaking felt like an effort.
However, at this moment, intense spatial fluctuations suddenly erupted from the rear.
Lamo's expression changed. This was not unfamiliar to him; it was the very teleportation gate the Sea Dragon King had used to pull him and his subordinates down years ago.
The weary Sea Dragon King finally showed a smile: "Heh heh... I told you, the humans... have arrived."
"How is that possible... your world was already occupied by our Shitian Clan!"
Lamo could no longer remain calm. He forcefully circulated his power, attempting to tear off the chains binding him.
The Sea Dragon King mocked, "Only now do you realize the urgency? It's useless. Before my life force reaches its end, these chains will keep us bound together!"
Lamo's eyes erupted with furious red light: "Those who enter will be from our Shitian Clan!"
However, as the spatial vortex appeared, Li Qingyun emerged first, stepping out with lotuses blooming beneath his feet.
Lamo despaired: "How can there still be humans alive? Has my clan been defeated?"
Yet, after Li Qingyun came out, a succession of young juniors followed.
None of them had a cultivation level exceeding the Nascent Soul stage.
However, both the Sea Dragon King and Lamo were stunned; they were terrified.
"Holy crap! Direct descendant of the Dao Enlightenment Tree?"
"Holy crap! True Dragon Bloodline?"
"Holy crap! Ice Phoenix Sacred Body!"
"Holy crap! Thunder Control Body!"
"..."
Indeed, the Sea Dragon King had maintained close ties with certain human factions and had seen some human prodigies.
As for such exceptionally talented evildoers, he had no right to covet them; they were either holy sons and daughters of super sects or direct disciples of certain immortal realm powerhouses.
Seeing so many of them this time, each possessing first-rate innate talent, greatly frightened both of them.
However, what happened next completely defied their expectations.
Seeing the colossal Sea Dragon prostrate on the ground, unable to move, Li Qingyun quickly stepped forward and asked, "Senior Sea Dragon King? Are you alright?"
The Sea Dragon King weakly and numbly replied, "Uh... not particularly well. May I ask who you are..."
"Alas, who we are is not important. What's important is that we're going to kill that Outer Realm evil creature over there!"
The Sea Dragon King remained bewildered until Bai Nianchen finally appeared, at which point he was completely dumbfounded.
"Innate Dao Body..."
"Senior, senior, what's the situation now?"
Li Qingyun was still conversing with the Sea Dragon King.
Meanwhile, Bai Nianchen was already directing everyone to form ranks in four directions.
Meng Zibin, Chen Xiaohan, Zhang Xiaohu, and Shen Yingxue immediately surrounded Lamo in a pincer formation.
With Bai Nianchen at the center, rings of patterns formed on the ground: East Azure Dragon, West White Tiger, South Vermilion Bird, North Black Tortoise.
Terrifying killing intent emanated from the four cardinal directions, forming four colossal divine beast apparitions.
The Sea Dragon King was somewhat dumbfounded, a bad premonition arising in his heart: "Wait a moment... where are your elders?"
With so many formidable geniuses, perhaps only Immortal Kings or even Immortal Emperors would be qualified to train them?
However, Li Qingyun replied sheepishly, "Senior, we are here to participate in a trial. Although our elders are very powerful, they are only responsible for sending us here and will not concern themselves with whether we live or die."
"No... impossible! Absolutely impossible!"
"Senior, please calm down. We encountered a similar crisis last time and almost all of us died, but our elders did not intervene. Therefore, we are here to assist you!"
The Sea Dragon King was utterly flabbergasted!
He looked at these young children, their gazes uniformly filled with vengeful determination, devoid of the confident swagger he had seen in geniuses before.
This seemed to indicate... their elders truly would not come to their rescue!
Heavens above!
The Sea Dragon King cursed inwardly, "Which blind dog of a powerful being raises disciples like this? Are geniuses being wasted like this?"
"Achoo!"
Chu Yang, who was closely monitoring this area, suddenly sneezed and frowned, "Who the heck is cursing me?"
Lamo, witnessing this, burst into laughter: "Hahaha! Arrogant humans! You actually intend to deal with me with a few mere juniors below the Nascent Soul stage! If I can slaughter all you heavenly prodigies, even if my body is crushed to powder, it will be worth it!"
He tugged at the chains, his eyes emanating ferocity. His remaining life force surged once more, attempting to break the chains binding him to the Sea Dragon King...