Living In Another World With A Farm Chapter 8272 - 249-entering _1

"First, if we locate the formation eye, the responsibility for dismantling it will be mine. You and Senior Brother Yan can divide the treasures found within equally. I have no need for them, but the cultivation technique must be mine. You are free to make a copy. Furthermore, if there is a magical weapon inside that governs the formation eye, I must possess it." Zhao Hai spoke in a low voice while looking at Zhao Wuji.

After a moment of consideration, Zhao Wuji finally gave a nod. He understood perfectly that the formation eye was the most formidable part of any array. His own knowledge of formations was shallow; aside from deploying basic formation disks, he lacked any real expertise. Without Zhao Hai's assistance, reaching the formation eye might be impossible, or worse, he could lose his life trying. Consequently, he found Zhao Hai’s terms acceptable.

Once Zhao Wuji agreed, Zhao Hai continued, "Second, throughout this mission, I ask that you follow my lead, Senior Brother Zhao. Breaking a formation is no simple task. If you or Senior Brother Yan act independently, it could trigger unexpected fluctuations. Should that happen, all three of us could be placed in grave peril."

Without any hesitation, Zhao Wuji nodded and replied firmly: "Junior Brother, your mastery over magical formations is superior. Since neither of us understands them, it is only natural that we follow your lead. You have nothing to worry about, Junior Brother." Zhao Wuji grasped why Zhao Hai insisted on this condition. Zhao Hai feared a lack of trust; if Zhao Wuji didn't trust him and acted recklessly, the resulting changes in the formation would be lethal.

Zhao Wuji was well aware that he was taking a gamble. If Zhao Hai intended to harm him, the formation provided countless opportunities. Nevertheless, he chose to take the risk because Zhao Hai was a disciple of the Blood Slaughter Sect, a group he felt he could trust implicitly.

This was a peculiar situation. Disciples of the Blood Slaughter Sect did not trust their peers in the Spirit Array Sect, and members of the Giant Demon Sect felt the same about their own fellow disciples here. Yet, a strange bond of trust existed between the Blood Slaughter Sect and the Giant Demon Sect. It was an unusual phenomenon.

Regardless of how strange it seemed, the trust was real, and Zhao Wuji was prepared to bet on it. Seeing his agreement, Zhao Hai nodded and said, "Very well, we will rest for two more hours before entering this zone." Following those words, Zhao Hai fell silent. He closed his eyes and entered a state of meditation. The other two followed suit, using the time to replenish their magical energy and ensure they were in peak condition.

The two hours passed in a flash. All three opened their eyes simultaneously. Zhao Hai stood up while looking at his companions. "Alright, it is time to move." The others stood, nodded, and trailed behind Zhao Hai. As they walked, Zhao Hai observed their surroundings and noted, "We are entering the unknown territory now. Since we lack information, we must avoid flying for the time being. It wouldn't be to our advantage. Even if we face more resistance on the ground, it will be easier to manage."

The two men nodded in agreement. Zhao Hai led them a bit further before coming to a halt and saying solemnly, "This marks the boundary of the unknown region. Ha, those who came before certainly knew how to pick a location." Zhao Hai remarked on this because the scenery was peculiar. They stood on a street facing a massive manor. Though surrounded by walls, many sections had collapsed, revealing the interior. From the outside, it appeared to be nothing more than a collection of ruined walls and unremarkable debris.

Staring at the area, Zhao Wuji said in a heavy tone: "Several disciples from our Sect entered this place before, but none ever returned. It is clearly a perilous location, so we must remain vigilant." Zhao Wuji was telling the truth. He had accepted this dangerous mission because the rewards for exploring this zone were substantial. Specifically, one of the rewards was something he desperately needed, which was his primary motivation for choosing this task.

Zhao Hai surveyed the area and noted, "Some of the internal barriers have already been breached. Judging by the damage, it was likely done by the disciples who entered previously. Come, we will follow their path. The initial stretch should be safe." He began walking forward. They crossed the street and entered the manor grounds. While Zhao Hai remained composed, he could sense the tension in Zhao Wuji and Yan Bei. Being in uncharted territory made them far less relaxed than Zhao Hai.

Zhao Hai gave a small smile. "There is no need for such nerves. I am here. Let’s proceed." He continued his advance, pulling out a Red Lotus flower that appeared to be carved from Jade. He tossed the lotus toward a building without stopping his pace. The flower emitted beams of red light that struck the ground they had just traversed, though the light vanished instantly upon contact. Neither Yan Bei nor Zhao Wuji could figure out the purpose of his actions.

Without looking back, Zhao Hai explained to them, "I simply want to ensure we aren't followed. I am placing restrictions along our path. If anyone attempts to follow our trail, they will trigger these traps and suffer the consequences. If they try to enter from a different direction, they are welcome to try; the Spirit Array Sect’s original restrictions in those areas are even more lethal than mine. Hahaha, I can only imagine their ends!"

Yan Bei and Zhao Wuji were momentarily stunned by Zhao Hai's words. A look of respect crossed their faces. As cultivators, they were not practitioners of mercy. They wanted to explore undisturbed. If they were ambushed while busy breaking a restriction, they would be vulnerable. Thus, they didn't object to Zhao Hai's ruthlessness; instead, they were pleased and admired his foresight.

Zhao Hai said nothing more and kept walking until they had covered about two miles. He stopped and scanned the area with a grim expression. "This is it. This is the limit of how far the previous groups managed to go. Moving forward from here will be dangerous. Senior Brother Zhao, Big Brother Yan, prepare yourselves for combat."

Both men acknowledged him and heightened their guard. Zhao Hai moved forward cautiously. Although he spotted numerous restrictions, he chose not to destroy them. Instead, he navigated through the gaps between them. These barriers weren't exceptionally powerful, so he wasn't intimidated, but breaking them would be noisy and tedious.

Zhao Hai was aware that these traps were linked to the formation eye. Destroying the eye would render all these restrictions useless. However, such a feat was impossible for anyone lacking Zhao Hai's deep understanding of arrays, as many of these traps were hidden or buried underground.

As they moved, Zhao Hai warned his companions, "Senior brothers, stay close behind me. Follow my exact path. Do not stray, or you will be in danger." He moved slowly on foot. Zhao Hai avoided flying because he sensed a no-fly mechanism in the area. Attempting to take to the air would likely trigger an immediate strike from the formation eye.

"Understood," the two replied, following Zhao Hai with extreme care. They stepped exactly where he stepped, mimicking his movements perfectly to avoid triggering any hidden threats.

Even though they hadn't encountered a direct threat yet, they took no chances. This was the Spirit Array Sect, after all; many powerful disciples from various sects had met their end here. They knew better than to act recklessly.

Zhao Hai’s path was winding rather than straight, making their journey longer, but as cultivators with powerful physiques, their pace remained steady. Before long, they had penetrated ten meters deeper into the zone.

At that moment, two figures in black robes appeared in the sky above the area. They scanned the ground, and one remarked, "It looks like someone got here ahead of us. I think I spotted someone? They aren't flying, though; they are walking."

The other member of the Dark Ghost Sect nodded and said, "They certainly aren't flying. This is a dangerous, unexplored region, so they must have a reason for staying on the ground. Let’s descend and investigate. Those who entered are likely from the Blood Slaughter Sect; I can smell the scent of blood on them from here. This time, we will wipe them out." The other agreed. The two of them dropped from the sky and began their cautious entry into the area.

These individuals were able to track Zhao Hai and Yan Bei because of a specialized technique they possessed. This method allowed them to detect Blood Slaughter Sect cultivators with ease. It was a recent invention of the Dark Ghost Sect, and while it was useless against most people, it was perfect for hunting down their specific rivals. In a place like this, the spell was invaluable for tracking and eliminating Blood Slaughter Sect disciples!