Zhang Ergou frowned, feeling that he had overlooked something.
But for a moment, he couldn't recall what it was.
Suddenly, a spark of inspiration struck him. How could he have forgotten something so important?
Because of the presence of the Old Man of Snow Mountain, Zhang Ergou had become somewhat over-reliant on him for breaking formations.
However, after the Old Man of Snow Mountain's initial reminder, he had chosen to feign death no matter how Zhang Ergou called out to him.
Helpless, Zhang Ergou had to break these formations himself.
Fortunately, with the Old Man of Snow Mountain's previous teachings, Zhang Ergou's attainments in breaking formations were not low.
Therefore, he had always been a step ahead in breaking the formations set up by Mu Xian'er.
This made outsiders see Zhang Ergou as a rare formation genius, second only to Mu Xian'er.
However, as several more figures subsequently broke through the formations.
Zhang Ergou's previous advantage vanished at this moment.
Now, more than a dozen figures were all stopped at the eighth formation.
The atmosphere in the scene instantly became tense.
Seeing that more than half an hour had passed and there was still no movement from the formation where Zhang Ergou was located.
A hint of disappointment flashed across Huaxu and Mu Chen's faces.
Zhang Ergou's previous performance had indeed amazed them.
Now that Zhang Ergou was trapped and unable to break the formation for a long time, their expectations had decreased considerably as time passed.
It wasn't just the emotions of Huaxu and the others that changed.
The elders of the other sects watching also experienced shifts in their moods as the progress of breaking formations continued.
"Master, tell me, can anyone break through the divine soul formation you've set up?"
Still in that luxurious room, the young girl saw more and more people gathering before the last formation.
She quickly tugged at the old man and asked.
"I don't know." The old man shook his head.
"If there is, I still favor that little fellow who entered the divine soul formation first."
Mu Xian'er was very puzzled as to why her master favored Zhang Ergou.
However, seeing so many people break through the seven consecutive formations she had set up.
Mu Xian'er now truly understood her master's oft-repeated saying:
"There are always people better than you, and there is always a higher level. Don't be arrogant just because you've achieved something."
Now it seemed that these youths, around her age.
Even though they didn't specialize in formations, breaking through her formations was only a matter of time.
Seeing that Mu Xian'er had gained some insight, the old man nodded with satisfaction.
This disciple's talent was undeniable, but her temperament was a bit too impetuous.
This was mainly because she had grown up under the care of himself and her father, and had never encountered setbacks.
Bai Youran knew that continuing this way would be of no benefit to Mu Xian'er.
Taking advantage of this opportunity, he also wanted her to see the gap between herself and others.
Zhang Ergou was completely unaware of what was happening outside.
At this moment, Zhang Ergou entered a mysterious and profound state.
Extending his divine sense, Zhang Ergou finally felt the mystery of the formation before him.
Previously, relying solely on his eyesight, he could not discern the secrets hidden within.
Zhang Ergou had always neglected to use his divine sense to perceive his surroundings, which was why he had been deceived by the superficial appearance.
The moment he released his divine sense, the scenery before him instantly changed.
"Hmph, so that's how it is."
The first thing that appeared in Zhang Ergou's sea of consciousness was a giant net.
Zhang Ergou tried to attack it with his divine sense. Although the giant net did not break immediately,
it did change due to Zhang Ergou's attack.
Zhang Ergou was overjoyed; his idea had indeed worked.
Next, Zhang Ergou no longer held back, concentrating his divine soul power and attacking the weakest link of the giant net.
At the same time as Zhang Ergou was attacking the giant net with his divine sense.
Bai Youran, who had been closing his eyes, opened them again.
"Haha, good boy, you haven't disappointed me."
A look of admiration flashed in Bai Youran's eyes, and he stared intently at the area where Zhang Ergou was.
"Master, what's wrong?"
Seeing Bai Youran suddenly open his eyes, Mu Xian'er quickly asked.
She was completely unaware of the formations set up by Bai Youran.
Of course, she could not feel the divine soul formation being attacked.
"That kid is breaking the divine soul formation my master set up."
Bai Youran did not hide anything, and his wrinkled face flushed.
Clearly, it was due to excitement.
"What, Master, are you saying someone is actually breaking the divine soul formation you set up?"
Disbelief filled Mu Xian'er's eyes. She had also tried to comprehend the divine soul formation set up by Bai Youran.
But apart from a few inexplicable large characters, she had gained nothing.
Once, she refused to believe it and pestered Bai Youran multiple times to set up the divine soul formation for her to comprehend.
But after so much time, she still hadn't grasped the divine soul formation.
She hadn't even sensed the existence of the divine soul formation.
For a long time, she thought her master was playing a trick on her.
Now, to hear that someone not only sensed the divine soul formation in such a short time,
but was actually breaking it, dealt a significant blow to her proud heart.
"Xian'er, I told you not to underestimate the people in the world, and not to think you are the best just because you have some talent."
Bai Youran seemed completely oblivious to Mu Xian'er's distress.
He continued to lecture.
"Master, disciple remembers."
Mu Xian'er nodded heavily and looked in the direction Bai Youran was looking.
She was filled with curiosity about the young man who had sensed the divine soul formation set up by her master.
It was said that many Nascent Soul cultivators had been trapped in the divine soul formations set up by Bai Youran.
Who exactly was this young man, who looked not much older than herself?
Zhang Ergou was unaware that he had been noticed the moment he started attacking the divine soul giant net.
However, at this moment, no one stopped him from continuing his attack on the giant net.
Zhang Ergou, having already broken through to the Nascent Soul stage, had also greatly improved his divine soul power.
Coupled with his being an alchemist, his divine soul power was even stronger than cultivators of the same level.
He attacked the giant net before him with no effort.
Zhang Ergou condensed his divine sense into a great saber and slashed at the giant net.
Swish!
The giant net broke with a sound and vanished without a trace.
As the giant net disappeared, several arrows condensed from divine souls shot towards Zhang Ergou.
Zhang Ergou hurriedly waved his divine sense-condensed great saber to block.
He cleaved down one arrow after another, and then a wave of divine soul attacks surged towards him.
At this moment, Zhang Ergou finally understood that the large characters from before were purely a misdirection.
The real formation actually required divine sense to be perceived.
However, he was not at ease at this moment.
Just as he had cleaved down a few divine soul arrows, divine soul attacks from all directions assailed him.
At this point, the divine soul great saber he had condensed was struggling to cope.
Zhang Ergou quickly changed his defensive method.
Fortunately, his divine soul power was sufficient, and for a time, he fought evenly with the incoming attacks.
"Interesting, interesting..."
Bai Youran narrowed his eyes and increased the divine soul attacks on Zhang Ergou.