Puppet Gu Yan and Puppet Lao Gao Exit the Stage

In the heart of the Great Formation.

Dong dong dong!

The blood-red evil creature's heart continued to throb, its deafening sound making everyone's faces look extremely grave.

Below a residential building.

Several members of the investigation team, dressed in white uniforms, raised their instruments and shouted to Bai Jun: "Sir!"

"The instrument detects that the qi load of this evil creature is roughly equivalent to that of three grandmasters."

Hearing this.

Bai Jun and a group of martial artists' faces lit up with joy.

One martial artist asked: "What does this mean? Does it mean that as long as we input more than the qi amount of three grandmaster-level martial artists into this evil heart, we can break this Great Formation?"

Bai Jun shook his head upon hearing this: "Not necessarily. This detected value only gives us a rough idea."

"If it absorbs more than this amount, the heart might explode or something else unexpected might happen."

"In short, we have to take a gamble."

Upon hearing this.

Another martial artist hesitantly asked: "Can't we just wait for support from outside? We've never seen such an evil creature before. Isn't acting rashly too dangerous?"

"Besides..... can we really do it with just the few of us?"

Bai Jun took a deep breath, his eyes revealing a firm determination: "We also want to wait for outside support, but in fact, you've seen it yourself."

"The night is about to sacrifice everyone inside this Great Formation, and the longer we wait, the more danger the common folk are in."

"So we must stop this."

Upon hearing this.

Everyone fell silent.

Gu Yan nodded in agreement: "We came here to protect the people, to protect the world, didn't we??"

"I'll be the first to join. If we don't stand here, what will happen to the people behind us?"

"It's not a question of whether we can do it, but that we must do it!"

!!!

Hearing this, everyone looked at Gu Yan with surprise in their eyes.

Soon, everyone seemed to be inspired by Gu Yan's words.

"Well said! I agree with Gu Yan's words too!"

Liu Jianxing also stood beside Gu Yan and said.

"Alright! I'm in too! It's a dead end either way! Let's give it a try!"

"That's right! I agree too!"

"Gu Da Shao has such guts. Truly a contemporary hero of the younger generation!"

One by one, Gu Yan's words ignited their fighting spirit, and they cast aside their fears.

In the distance.

Deng Feng's expression was somewhat grim and bewildered. He clenched his fists, looking at Gu Yan in disbelief.

Why.

Why was Gu Yan also a martial artist?

And his status was also quite high.... Why was that so?

Old Turtle lay on Deng Feng's head, praising: "Little Feng, this Gu Yan is indeed a character, but you don't need to be discouraged."

"After all, you are my heir, a chosen one blessed by fate. In the future, existences like Gu Yan will only serve as stepping stones for you!"

"These ordinary geniuses will eventually become mere stepping stones for you to cross."

"Geniuses are here today, gone tomorrow. What's there to care about?"

"You are the chosen one, destined to walk a different path from them."

Hearing this, Deng Feng's mood immediately improved.

He even felt a sense of enlightenment. Looking at Gu Yan again, there was only a calm expression in his gaze.

Yes, Old Turtle was right. Gu Yan and I are on two different paths.

He is just an ordinary genius, but... a genius, so what?

I am the chosen one, blessed with the Qi of the Black Tortoise.

In the future, Gu Yan will only fall further and further behind me.

"Old Turtle, you're right. I shouldn't waste my effort feuding with someone who will end up beneath my feet."

Deng Feng's expression became calm.

He had come to terms with it.

Here, Bai Jun.

Due to the urgency of the situation.

After briefly summarizing the current situation.

He addressed the dozen or so martial artists gathered there: "There are a total of thirteen Innate Warriors with active combat capabilities present."

"Including me, there are a total of three grandmasters here."

"To prepare for any unforeseen circumstances, everyone needs to reserve more than half of their qi reserves."

"Martial artists below the Innate level, stand aside. Any questions?"

After saying this, Bai Jun looked at everyone.

"No problem."

"Understood."

Upon receiving affirmative replies.

Bai Jun took a deep breath and said, "Alright! Then the operation begins!"

With that, everyone quickly followed the instructions and moved to their designated positions.

When they got closer and saw the heart adsorbed on the residential building, everyone's breathing quickened slightly.

It could be seen that on the surface of the heart, there were intricate and clear lines.

Upon closer inspection, one could see that the lines were pulsating.

Presumably, these were the tiny tentacles that had previously attacked the martial artists.

At the moment, since no one had the intent to attack, the tentacles remained quiet.

"Alright, everyone, start sending qi."

Bai Jun extended his hand, and a strand of qi slowly flowed into the heart.

Everyone watched closely, and only when they saw that the heart did not activate its defensive mechanism did they relax.

It seemed that as long as there was no intent to attack, the heart would not attack them.

Then everyone began to transmit their qi.

Murong Ci, while looking at the heart, recalled Bai Lian's instructions to him, so he also extended his hand to send qi.

However, one thing puzzled him greatly.

That was.....

He glanced at Gu Yan from the corner of his eye, unsure why.

At this moment, he felt an inexplicable calmness, as if Gu Yan was not really Gu Yan.

Strange and peculiar.

Time ticked by minute by minute.

Dong! Dong! Dong!

The heart kept pounding, and it seemed like it was about to explode from the overload of qi infusion.

"Quick! Put in more effort! The evil creature seems to be on the verge of collapse!"

A martial artist exclaimed with excitement.

Liu Jianxing also encouraged Gu Yan, whose face was pale, "Gu Yan, it seems we're about to succeed!! Hang on just a bit longer!"

Gu Yan nodded: "Okay..."

However, just at this moment.

A surge of fierce evil energy suddenly came from all directions.

At the same time, a voice filled with fury resounded throughout the sky.

"Stop!"

"Do you dare to ruin the offering we prepared for our master?!"

As the voice echoed, a series of terrifying black qi waves were unleashed toward the crowd.

"!!! Not good! It's the Night King!"

"Everyone, scatter first!!"

Fearing the intensity of the attacks, Bai Jun hurriedly shouted.

However, they were a step too slow.

Boom boom boom!!!

"Ugh!!!!"

Several martial artists who had not reacted in time were directly reduced to fragments by the powerful shockwaves.

Swish!

The puppet Gu Yan was dragged away by Liu Jianxing, narrowly escaping a fatal attack.

Everyone stopped sending qi and leaped to safer ground.

Boom!!

As powerful impacts landed on the ground, a tumultuous cloud of dust and rubble was kicked up.

Rustle rustle!

Everyone used their qi to shield their bodies against the residual effects of these attacks.

"Everyone be careful! The Night King is here!"

Bai Jun bellowed.

Standing not far away, Deng Feng quickly pulled Bai Lian, who looked frightened, closer to him: "Bai Lian, don't let go of my hand!"

"Got it, Brother Deng Feng!"

Bai Lian nodded sweetly on the surface, but in her heart, she felt a sense of unease.

Hmm? Why does this situation feel so eerie and unnatural?

Shangguan Miaoyin also felt the same way.

She and Ning Qian retreated to the side, looking suspiciously at the silhouettes obscured by the dust in front of the evil creature.

For some reason, she felt a strange sensation in her heart.

The next second.

As the dust gradually dissipated.

Bai Jun and the others looked vigilantly in that direction.

It was then that they saw.

Two black-robed figures stood at the forefront, their bodies encircled by a layer of black flowing light.

Qi defense!

The constant protection of qi that keeps the master safe at all times!

This is the mark of a grandmaster!

Besides them, there were over a dozen other black-robed figures, two of whom had unusually petite frames.

Buzz buzz buzz!!

The spotlight in Liu Jianxing's hand continued to sound an alarm.

"The spotlight is on! The same origin as the bewitched Mo Yan's aura!"

Liu Jianxing exclaimed in shock.

Upon hearing this.

Everyone immediately understood.

These were....

The masterminds behind this incident?!

Bai Jun, Black Tortoise Gate, and the representatives from various other sects all had grave expressions.

Bai Jun took a deep breath, slowly spoke, his tone full of anger: "Are you the culprits behind all these incidents?"

“Two grandmasters, is that the confidence you're relying on?!”

The leader, Old Gao, and Demon Claw did not speak.

Instead, a figure in a black robe stepped out from the crowd, removing their hood, and everyone was shocked.

“Mo Yan of the Heavenly Demon Sect?!”

“So the Heavenly Demon Sect is indeed related to the Night?!”

The sect master of the Black Tortoise Gate shouted in shock, recognizing the members of the Heavenly Demon Sect from the great purge they had faced in the past.

Bai Jun's face also turned pale: “Mo Yan! Aren't you afraid of going to hell after you die for doing this?!”

But upon hearing this, Mo Yan only let out a sinister laugh: “Hehehe! What's so bad about going to hell?! At least it's better than having my cultivation stagnate at the innate level!”

“Bai Jun, give up.”

“Not just you, but all living beings within this grand formation! All must die!”

“They will all be sacrificed to our Night King!”

“But you've managed to hold out until now, which means you’re quite talented among martial artists.”

“And our Lord loves nothing more than talented individuals.”

“If you were to pledge your allegiance to our Lord now, then....”

Before he could finish his sentence.

The puppet Gu Yan angrily interrupted: “Pfft! Your actions are outrageous even to the gods!”

“We would never align ourselves with scumbags like you!”

At this point.

Everyone's fighting spirit ignited, and they all turned to look at Mo Yan and the members of the Night Organization, shouting in anger: “That's right! Gu Yan the Young Master is correct!”

“Our comrades have died or been injured! This grudge, we will not let go!”

“Night! You didn’t win last time, and you won’t this time either!”

Upon hearing these words, Mo Yan's face turned extremely ugly, his cheeks twitching, and he was about to say something when.

Old Gao in his black robe interrupted with a hoarse voice: “Hehehe~~!”

“Mo Yan.”

“Since they refuse to see reason, then.... Let’s kill them all and offer them to our Night King.”

At Old Gao’s command.

Swish swish swish swish!!!

Every black-robed figure erupted with surging demonic energy.

Bai Jun's face was ashen, realizing the fierce momentum of their enemies.

But their side was in terrible shape, barely able even to muster half of their normal strength.

However.

There was a small consolation for Bai Jun... they had three grandmasters on their side!

He looked at the group of black-robed figures standing in front of the evil object, recalling their earlier panicked shouts, and Bai Jun deduced that they must be guarding the heart.

It seems their previous thoughts and ideas were correct.

If the evil object continued to absorb energy, it would definitely break this grand formation!

They had three grandmasters, while the enemy only had two.

So, as long as they could team up and eliminate at least one of the enemy's grandmasters, they could win!

It can be done! As long as they hold out and destroy the heart, reinforcements will arrive, and victory will be theirs!

Thinking this, Bai Jun channeled his true energy, his gaze turning firm, and he shouted loudly: “Everyone! Prepare for battle........！！！”

Before he could finish.

Bai Jun's breath hitched.

He saw.

Old Gao, who had been in front of them, suddenly took a step forward, buzzing sound echoing!！

His speed was terrifyingly fast, and in the blink of an eye, he had teleported past Bai Jun and Murong Ci, appearing in front of Gu Yan.

With a hoarse voice, he reached out toward the puppet Gu Yan, letting out a mocking laugh: “Hehehe! We’ve already investigated you, Gu Yan, the Young Master Gu!”

“Killing you will undoubtedly cause chaos in the Gu family!”

“So you..... Die here first.”

Boom!

Old Gao's right hand formed a claw and directly attacked the face of the puppet Gu Yan.

The latter seemed to not react at all, standing there in a daze.

“Young Master!”

The puppet Old Gao's eyes widened in anger, roaring as he flung himself toward Old Gao.

In the blink of an eye.

Bang!!

Old Gao's attack slammed into the back of the puppet Old Gao.

The formidable energy penetrated through him and struck Gu Yan.

Pfft!!

“Errgh!”

The puppet Old Gao, shielding the puppet Gu Yan, was sent flying far away by the powerful attack.

Both let out a groan before losing consciousness.

Two down.

!!!

Too fast! Way too fast!

Bai Jun finally snapped back to reality and quickly looked toward the flying Gu Yan and Old Gao: “Gu Yan!”

“Gu Yan!”

Liu Jianxing was also shocked, exclaiming, realizing he hadn't even reacted as Gu Yan near him was sent flying by the enemy.

Old Gao retracted his hand, speaking in a voice filled with frustration and rage, as if wanting everyone to feel his anger: “Damn it!! So loyal, huh? If it weren't for your status as a grandmaster blocking that attack, your Young Master would really be dead.”

“Too bad.... This means you’re now one grandmaster short.”

“Now it’s fair!”

Hearing this.

Bai Jun immediately sensed the condition of the knocked-out Gu Yan and Old Gao, relieved upon finding that they were still alive.

In turn, his chest surged with endless fury: “You deserve to die!”

With that, boom!

Bai Jun’s body radiated silvery-white true energy, and his eyes gradually turned silver.

Old Gao let out a mocking laugh: “Silver true energy! Tsk! So you’re an anti-demon warrior specialized in killing demons!!”

“But what a pity! You really think that alone can stop our plan?!”

“The grand formation is almost complete! You’re all going to die!”

“Everyone! Attack!”

Upon his order.

A dozen black-robed figures charged toward them.

“Be careful! Don’t lose focus!”

Jiang Yiqi, the elder of the Jiang family, shouted loudly, immediately focusing everyone's attention, and they began to concentrate on the sudden onslaught of black-robed figures.