The Shadow of Heaven

"Li Moce, what are you doing? Hurry up and let us out!"

In a valley behind the Mu Palace Mountain, this place was filled with the sounds of birds and fragrant flowers, appearing peaceful on the surface like a paradise outside the world.

However, danger was everywhere at this moment, with peril at every step.

Wu Yonghong and the others never expected that after leaving the martial arts school, Li Moce would bring them here under the pretext of treasure hunting, and trapped them inside.

"Li Moce, I warn you, if you don't let us out, I, Chu Kuangshi, will be enemies with you forever." Chu Kuangshi erupted with boundless rage, shouting loudly at Li Moce.

Wu Yonghong and Sun Zhuge's eyes were also filled with deep hatred.

They were completely unaware that they had been betrayed by their own people.

"Hahaha."

"Scream all you want, it's useless no matter how hoarse you scream."

Li Moce's eyes were filled with mockery as he said, "Forget about going out, right now you can't even move a single step. This place looks peaceful, but it is actually a natural danger zone. Not only is there a natural formation, but this was also an ancient battlefield from 30,000 years ago. Back then, during the battles between the mighty warriors, they added several great formations to the natural formation."

"Of course..."

Li Moce raised his chin and continued with a cold laugh, "I've also added my own modifications. On top of the original formations, I've set up two more layers. So even immortals would not be able to save you and bring you out."

"What?"

Upon hearing this, Wu Yonghong and the other two revealed grave expressions, their faces turning pale.

If this was true, then the three of them could only await their deaths here!

"Why are you doing this?" Wu Yonghong asked in anguish.

"Of course, it's because of the Sacred Rake artifact you have." Li Moce sneered coldly, "Wu Yonghong, your abilities are inferior to mine. You don't deserve to wield such a fine item."

"You..."

In his anger, Wu Yonghong spat out a mouthful of blood.

"Hand it over!"

Li Moce just gave a cold laugh, waved his palm, and Wu Yonghong was unable to put up any resistance as the Sacred Rake left his hands and went to Li Moce.

With the artifact changing owners, Wu Yonghong trembled in anger, but was powerless.

Under the amplifying power of the multiple formations, not only were their movements restricted, but their cultivations were also suppressed. In Li Moce's hands, the three of them were like fish on a chopping block.

Yet Wu Yonghong was still unwilling to give up. Grinding his teeth, he said word for word, "This Sacred Rake was given to me by Master. I have already sworn an oath to serve him with my life. By seizing Master's possessions like this, aren't you afraid of Master coming after you for revenge?"

"That's right."

"If Master finds out about this, you will surely be destroyed without a trace."

At the mention of the master of the martial arts school, Sun Zhuge and Chu Kuangshi also seemed to glimpse a ray of hope. They continued shouting, hoping that Li Moce would be deterred.

"Hahaha!"

But Li Moce just burst out laughing loudly instead.

"What are you laughing about?"

The three asked coldly.

"I'm laughing at how naive you three are." The corners of Li Moce's mouth curved up coldly as he said, "Let me make this clear, I'm not afraid of him at all. In fact, I've even been coveting the treasures in his martial arts school!"

"To show such disrespect for Master, and still dare cast greedy eyes on his possessions, I'm afraid you won't even know how you'll die." Wu Yonghong said coldly.

"Hahaha."

"What you say is right. That man is indeed terrifying. Usually I wouldn't even dare to think about it, but recently, a heaven-sent opportunity has come to me, Li Moce." Li Moce's mouth curled up.

"What heaven-sent opportunity?"

The three revealed puzzled looks.

"Tomorrow just so happens to be a once in a millennium occurrence in the Immortal River Continent - a yin year, yin month, and yin day. So..."

At this point, Li Moce revealed an unfathomable expression and did not continue.

But Wu Yonghong and the other two had widened their eyes in shock.

"You... you, you actually learned the long lost Heavenly Yin Grand Formation? This sinister formation has been missing for thousands of years, how could this be possible?"

In that moment, the three's faces turned deathly pale.

"Hahaha..."

"You three stubborn old men seem not to be so stupid after all." Li Moce laughed loudly. "That's right, I have indeed learned the Heavenly Yin Grand Formation. I just need to set it up around that martial arts school, and all those at the immortal level and below will have their cultivations stripped away without even realizing it. By then, that esteemed master you speak so highly of will be nothing more than a plaything in my hands."