bookrandom Chapter 268 I am a little fish (23)
Chapter 268 I am a little fish (23)
These lines are hidden in the complex patterns of the array, and it is difficult to find anything special even upon close inspection. If it weren't for working backward from Jingli's guess, it would have been impossible to find them so quickly.
These lines intertwined, forming yet another array under the cover of the larger formation.
Lu Mingguang's expression darkened slightly: "The Samsara Array."
Just as Jingli had thought, the several small formations communicated with each other; once one formation was broken, another would be entered.
This is only the ideal state, which is the reality of the Spirit Puppet Immortal Abode. Even if one forces their way through all the formations, there is still a chance to enter the main formation.
However, what they were about to enter was the Spirit Puppet Burial Mound, which could be understood as a blessed land that was not reality. Everything was reproduced based on one or several items. If these items could not be found, the small arrays would continue to regenerate, and the cycle would repeat. Those who entered could not leave.
This makes things a bit tricky.
They need to go to the main formation because the legendary Bell of Rebirth is likely one of the key keys to opening the blessed land. However, they cannot just go to the main formation because the main formation and the smaller formations communicate with each other, and the smaller formations may also have other supporting structures.
The collapse of the main formation will lead to the collapse of other smaller formations. However, if the blessed land still exists at that time, and we want to find other supporting structures, the situation may not be as clear as it is now.
After a moment of silence, Meng Li began drawing on the map again.
She lightly tapped a spot on the main formation, and the lines on the specially made map rippled, faintly connecting to the surrounding smaller formations that emitted a soft glow.
"This should be a key point in the main formation."
She didn't mention the key point of the formation because she couldn't possibly determine it in such a short time.
After a moment's thought, she said, "In the days before the blessed land opens, we can try to study this formation again. At that time, we can split up, with one side finding the way to the main formation and the other side finding the support point that exists outside the main formation."
She paused, then slightly raised her chin: "Little Koi and I will go to the main battleground. What does the Second Master think?"
This means that a decision has already been made.
Lu Mingguang served 6058 his favorite dishes, then put down his chopsticks without comment.
Of course he knew what Meng Li was thinking.
From Meng Li's perspective, most cultivators in the world want to find the rift and open it. Although Lu Mingguang, who revealed this information, seems to be a neutral merchant, he should also be among them.
But Meng Li wanted to destroy the rift, so that those selfish cultivators who disregarded the well-being of others would have no way to seek immortality, and would go astray in pain and collapse, watching helplessly as their time came to an end.
Therefore, Meng Li would inevitably have to avoid Lu Mingguang and the other person.
Little did she know that although Lu Mingguang did not say it, he was actually on the same side as her.
Unfortunately, Meng Li finds it difficult to bring others to her side.
Ah Huo and Jing Li are both exceptions.
Therefore, Lu Mingguang did not reject Meng Li's suggestion.
But it is precisely because their apparent stances are not so aligned that Lu Mingguang has concerns.
For example, once Meng Li enters the main formation of the blessed land, will she disregard the smaller formations and destroy the main formation directly, and then slowly destroy the remaining supporting structures?
After a while, Lu Mingguang slowly spoke: "Let's go to the main formation."
Before Meng Li could refuse, Lu Mingguang continued, "I understand Meng Zun's thoughts, otherwise I wouldn't have told you this news. But please understand my concerns, Meng Zun. I cannot disregard our safety."
This statement both expresses a stance and maintains boundaries.
He didn't ask Meng Li for protection, but he was determined to find a way to survive.
Meng Li looked at Lu Mingguang with her glass-like eyes, and Lu Mingguang did not flinch or avoid her gaze, but looked straight back at her.
Neither of them spoke, yet a subtle pressure from powerful figures emanated from them, making the air tense.
From this perspective, Meng Li's current strength is actually about the same as Lu Mingguang's after he was weakened.
The tense standoff between the two lasted only a short time, ending with Meng Li giving in.
The fragile alliance of the four, though teetering on the brink of collapse, was still maintained in a relatively peaceful manner.
After the meal, Meng Li also went out, presumably to try to obtain some other information through her own methods.
She was used to being alone, so she didn't bring Jingli with her. Instead, she drew a protective barrier around Jingli's room, making him wait for her to return.
This shows that she was still worried that Lu Mingguang would use Jingli's side to cause trouble for her.
She was naturally unaware that the three of them had been in contact in ways she didn't know.
Jingli didn't feel anything before they met, but after Meng Li left, she received messages from Lu Mingguang and 6058, and a strange sense of guilt welled up inside her.
After sensing that the small ball of energy he had left with Meng Li was still working, Jing Li felt a little more justified.
The three of them made a very simple plan in the system, which was to organize the props according to their probability and frequency of use, agree to communicate at any time in case of any situation, and make a prediction about the possible location of Chunqi based on the current situation.
In addition, Lu Mingguang emphasized to Jingli how to suppress the cracks with energy if they were discovered.
The most important thing about entering this blessed land is to find the rift and the fragments of this world's spring.
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When Meng Li returned, she did bring back some fragmented clues, but they were not very helpful in breaking the formations. However, they did fill in the gaps in the possible situations that might be encountered in the remaining formations.
After resting for two days, the four of them set off together to the area around the mountain range where spiritual energy was fluctuating.
When they arrived, a considerable number of people had already camped out from the foot of the mountain to its midsection.
At a glance, there were disciples from various sects dressed in the same attire, as well as other forces with distinctive features that clearly indicated they were not good people. Of course, there were also quite a few independent cultivators.
Ah Huo's Lingxiao Sect was naturally among them.
When Meng Li and Jing Li made eye contact with him, that was considered a greeting.
Among these people, the disciples of sects and the absolute evil cultivators were clearly separated and looked down on each other. The rogue cultivators and some groups whose factions were not clearly defined were scattered around the edge of "absolute good and evil".
On the side of the "righteous" sects, a group of people caught Jingli's attention.
At first, it was just occasional glances from the other side. Then, Lu Mingguang sent a message in the system: "[The group on the left with brain-splattered colors are the disciples of Misty Mountain.]"
[Keiri: ...]
To be fair, the uniforms of the Misty Mountain disciples are quite nice. The overall design is white, and although I don't know what material it is, it has a misty, cloud-like texture when you move around. It is also outlined with pure red, like the morning glow, with a touch of mystery.
But after Lu Mingguang described it this way...
Jingli silently turned her head back.
Just like in the original world, these people have probably become rigid because they have considered themselves righteous for so long. They hate demons, evil people, and monsters with hatred and their eyes are full of disgust.
Jingli ignored them, so a few jumped onto their heads and discussed among the people around them in a voice that wasn't too loud, but not too soft: "Are demons these days so bold? Daring to come to the entrance of a blessed land where cultivators gather."
Another person laughed: "Could it be that you've bewitched the two cultivators beside you, hoping to hide in this blessed land and become a guardian demon?"
Another person feigned a lowered voice: "Not necessarily. These people are probably not righteous cultivators to begin with. This little demon that can't even conceal its demonic aura is probably just a pet."