Zhang Er Gou's brow furrowed tighter and tighter.
He discovered that with each attack he launched, the spiritual attacks targeting his consciousness grew stronger.
It seemed this formation was being controlled by someone in the shadows.
And that person's spiritual power appeared to be superior to his own.
He recalled Mu Chen mentioning that these formations were set up by his daughter.
Could it be that the City Lord's daughter was not only a master of formations but also an exceptional talent in spiritual cultivation?
Zhang Er Gou refused to believe it.
Repeatedly being forced back, Zhang Er Gou was also enraged.
The best defense was offense.
Constant defense would only embolden the opponent further.
Considering his opponent was just a young girl, younger than him.
Zhang Er Gou formed a plan in his mind.
Trapped by this formation for so long, Zhang Er Gou had grown impatient.
Now that he sensed someone controlling spiritual power to attack him through the formation.
Zhang Er Gou decided to counterattack.
Although he knew the opponent could amplify her spiritual power with the formation, and her attack methods were endless.
Zhang Er Gou refused to concede.
He didn't believe he couldn't defeat a mere young girl.
Once again, Zhang Er Gou's competitive spirit was ignited.
Zhang Er Gou decided not to hold back anymore.
After blocking the incoming spiritual attacks, Zhang Er Gou decided to lure the enemy deeper.
As the opponent's spiritual attacks continued to surge, Zhang Er Gou feigned weakness.
He gradually appeared to be on the verge of defeat.
"Haha, good lad, managing to hold on this long is beyond my expectations."
Seeing Zhang Er Gou showing signs of defeat.
Bai You Ran, who was hiding in the house, laughed heartily, though his words still held admiration for Zhang Er Gou.
Although she didn't know why her master was so happy.
Mu Xian Er knew her master must have engaged with the person he favored.
This left Mu Xian Er feeling a sense of frustration.
As Bai You Ran's final disciple.
She had achieved so many remarkable accomplishments.
Yet, she had never seen her master so joyful.
Bai You Ran did not ease his attacks just because Zhang Er Gou was showing signs of defeat.
Instead, he wanted to use this momentum to decisively defeat Zhang Er Gou.
In his opinion, Zhang Er Gou's ability to discover a method to break the spiritual formation was already remarkable.
It was also out of his appreciation for talent.
That Bai You Ran personally intervened, intending to test Zhang Er Gou's strength.
But he never expected Zhang Er Gou to surprise him even more.
Not only did he neutralize all of Bai You Ran's spiritual attacks.
He even fought him to a standstill.
Reluctantly, Bai You Ran increased his spiritual power, further amplifying it tenfold through the formation.
Indeed, under his intensified assault.
Zhang Er Gou quickly showed signs of faltering, his consciousness seemingly about to retract.
It seemed that with just a few more fierce attacks, Zhang Er Gou would be utterly defeated.
Such a golden opportunity, Bai You Ran of course would not let it pass.
For so many years, he had never encountered such an entertaining young man.
Of course, he wanted to leave something behind on his path of growth.
As Bai You Ran prepared to shatter Zhang Er Gou with a single blow, Zhang Er Gou was also calculating his opponent.
However, what Zhang Er Gou didn't know was that his opponent was an ancient monster who had lived for nearly a thousand years.
And he was also a grandmaster of formations.
He had always assumed his opponent was the treasured daughter of the City Lord of the Tree Eye City.
Relying on his years of trickery.
Zhang Er Gou decided to lure the opponent over first, then surround her like a dumpling.
As expected, the opponent showed no suspicion of Zhang Er Gou's weakening spiritual power.
It seemed they were certain Zhang Er Gou was at his limit.
The opponent's spiritual power, amplified by the formation, became even more potent.
It charged forward recklessly, heading straight for Zhang Er Gou's consciousness.
As if intending to crush the consciousness Zhang Er Gou had deliberately left exposed.
"Hmph, let's see how long you can remain so smug."
Seeing the opponent charging into the trap he had laid without any suspicion.
Zhang Er Gou calmly condensed a spear from his spiritual energy.
He struggled to block the opponent's advance.
After understanding the formation the opponent had set up, Zhang Er Gou had also made some alterations to it.
With the presence of the Old Man of the Snow Mountain, and under his influence, although he couldn't set up such profound formations.
Zhang Er Gou could casually make simple modifications to this formation.
Meanwhile, Bai You Ran had kept his attention solely focused on the spiritual battle with Zhang Er Gou.
He had not noticed the subtle changes to the formation.
"Boy, where do you think you're going!"
Seeing Zhang Er Gou's spiritual energy become extremely weak, Bai You Ran rejoiced and shouted.
Not only Mu Xian Er in the room heard her master's shout.
Zhang Er Gou, who was in the formation preparing to spring his trap, also heard his voice.
"Why is it a man's voice?"
Zhang Er Gou was puzzled. Could someone else be attacking him?
Unable to figure it out, Zhang Er Gou stopped thinking about it.
He had already lured the opponent into the pocket formation he had prepared.
It was time to let the opponent taste his methods.
Seeing the opponent lured in, appearing ready to capture him.
Zhang Er Gou no longer concealed his intentions.
As he released all his hidden spiritual energy.
The spiritual soul that had followed his earlier feigned weakness was instantly surrounded.
"What, this kid is playing dirty?"
In the room, Bai You Ran's expression changed drastically. His spiritual consciousness was now surrounded by Zhang Er Gou.
The previous situation had instantly reversed.
"Master, what's wrong?" Mu Xian Er asked anxiously.
But Bai You Ran had no time to answer Mu Xian Er at that moment.
Under his carelessness, the formation had been altered without his knowledge.
Not only that, but his spiritual consciousness was now surrounded.
The sheer power of Zhang Er Gou's spiritual energy also astonished Bai You Ran.
"I have lost. Truly, each generation surpasses the last."
The spiritual consciousness surrounded by Zhang Er Gou's spiritual energy transformed into the appearance of an old man.
It was none other than Bai You Ran.
"Old man, who are you?"
Seeing the opponent admit defeat, Zhang Er Gou, while not completely letting his guard down, did not attack.
"Haha, you brat, you've broken through my spiritual formation, and you don't even know who I am?"
Bai You Ran's mood was not affected at all by his defeat at Zhang Er Gou's hands.
Instead, he seemed to be in good spirits.
"Are you famous?"
Zhang Er Gou frowned. He knew very little about the outside world.
"I am a grandmaster of formations, my name is Bai You Ran. Have you heard of me, little friend?"
Bai You Ran was not angered by Zhang Er Gou's rudeness.
Instead, he patiently explained.
"I haven't heard of you." Zhang Er Gou pondered for a moment and shook his head.
He had only heard of a sixth-grade alchemist on Yin Zhou Continent who was said to be very powerful. He intended to try and meet him if possible on this trip.
Although he knew that grandmasters of formations were not common.
He had truly never heard of Bai You Ran's name.