After working tirelessly for half the day, Wei Chen and Han Mang were exhausted but finally completed a massive Eighth-Rank Formation capable of withstanding attacks from an Eighth Rank Soul Realm Expert. However, if an Earth Soul Realm Expert were to strike, it would be insufficient. After resting for a while, Wei Chen and Han Mang continued to reinforce the formation, layering some offensive formations on top, all of which were Eighth Rank.
With these layers surrounding the formation, even an Earth Soul Realm Expert would need to expend considerable effort to break through.
"It should be about ready. Let the experts from the Soul Palace break the formation while I take the opportunity to rescue people," Wei Chen said, satisfied with his creation. In reality, most of the formation had been constructed by Han Mang; given its size, Wei Chen's Soul Power Realm was not sufficient to set it up alone. If it were just him, it would likely take several years to arrange an Eighth Rank giant Formation Array.
A weak Soul Power Realm would limit many things.
"What do you plan to do now?" Han Mang asked.
"What else can we do? We call out the formation directly!"
Just as Wei Chen was about to activate the offensive formation to challenge the Soul Palace, a figure flew in.
Han Che?
Wei Chen frowned as he looked at the approaching Cold Elder. He had instructed him to monitor the situation in Ling City; how did he end up here?
"Are you still wasting your efforts here? The main force of the Soul Palace is heading towards Ling City," Han Che said with a helpless smile upon sensing the massive Formation Array.
"What happened?" Wei Chen quickly inquired.
"I intended to come and take a look, but on my way, I saw a large troop from the Black Moon Sect. Among them were seven or eight signatures of Eighth Rank Soul Realm Experts; who else could they be if not from the Soul Palace?" Han Che continued, then coldly added, "We should intercept that convoy. With our strength, we should be able to take them down."
Han Mang frowned and asked, "Are there no Earth Soul Realm Experts?"
"No, it's just a branch of the Soul Palace. Are Earth Soul Realm Experts so worthless? One died, and the rest are not worth fearing," Han Che sneered as killing intent surged within him.
"Wei Chen, what are you planning to do?" Han Mang asked, seeking Wei Chen's opinion. After all, the goal this time was to save someone.
Wei Chen hesitated for a moment and said, "Let's first intercept that convoy and see if they're there. If not, we'll come back immediately."
"Let's go. We can't waste any time; we need to stop them before they enter the city."
The three of them employed their skills and raced toward the convoy.
Han Mang and Han Che were both Earth Soul Realm Experts with formidable strength. Wei Chen summoned the Fire Phoenix, but it couldn't keep up with their speed, slowing them down. Han Che simply grabbed Wei Chen and sped up.
Half an hour later, they could see the convoy in the distance. Just a mile away was Ling City. The three of them secretly rejoiced that they hadn't let the convoy enter the city; otherwise, a battle would have destroyed countless blocks and cost many lives.
"Let us two old fellows take the lead. Wei Chen, keep an eye out. If the person you're looking for is in the convoy, take them away immediately and fly to Peach Blossom Island. It's absolutely safe there."
With a shout from Han Mang, he charged ahead of the convoy, followed closely by Han Che, unleashing their overwhelming aura.
Eight Eighth Rank Soul Realm Experts, over thirty Surge Realm warriors, and more than a hundred Spirit Wisdom Realm masters sensed the two powerful presences and quickly flew out of the convoy, positioning themselves in the air around it without fear of Han Mang and Han Che.
Seeing so many people emerge at once made even Han Mang and Han Che feel a chill run down their spines. No matter how strong they were, they couldn't withstand sheer numbers!
"Are you two looking for trouble?" a Peak Soul Realm Expert coldly stared at Han Mang and Han Che. Despite the vast difference in Soul Power Realm, their numbers were simply too overwhelming; many ants could take down an elephant. Moreover, those from the Soul Palace had their own methods and were not afraid of Han Mang and Han Che.
Han Che sneered, "We're not looking for trouble; we're just looking for someone."
"Looking for someone? Then you've come to the wrong place; we don't have who you're looking for here."
"How would we know if we don't look?" Han Che shouted, "Is there a girl named Weirou? Step forward!"
Inside the carriage, Weirou felt a twinge of nervousness upon hearing those words. Confused, she stepped out and immediately spotted Wei Chen's master, Old Man Han Mang.
Her face lit up with joy as she exclaimed, "Senior, are you looking for me?"
"Sister Wei Rou!"
A startled cry reached Weirou's ears. Turning her head, she saw the familiar face of Wei Chen!
"Wei Chen!" Weirou called out in delight, then turned to the experts from the Soul Palace and said coldly, "He is my brother; step aside!"
"Understood."
They were more than willing to give way rather than clash with an Earth Soul Realm Expert. Although they had the advantage in numbers, they knew that in a real fight, many would fall before they could withstand two Earth Soul Realm Experts.
Wei Chen flew to Weirou's side, his eyes filled with ecstatic joy as he gazed intently at her. It had been over half a year since they last met; her appearance and figure hadn’t changed much, but her aura had transformed significantly.
The previous Weirou exuded warmth and gentleness, while the current Weirou radiated mature beauty and noble grace, subtly emanating a power that made one’s heart race.
Weirou's eyes glistened with moisture as she stared fixedly at Wei Chen.
After a long moment of eye contact, Weirou softly asked, "Wei Chen, are you alright?"
"Yeah, I'm doing well. I've reached Spirit Wisdom Realm Sevenfold. You've improved quickly too; it won't be long before you become a Spirit Realm Expert," Wei Chen replied, his eyes reddening as he forced a smile. After such a long separation, seeing each other again in front of so many people made it hard for him to hold back his emotions.
"But I still can't compare to you," Weirou pouted and leaned closer to Wei Chen's ear, whispering softly, "Wei Chen, take me away. My master has died; I'm in great danger at the Soul Palace."
"I came to take you away," Wei Chen said softly, grasping Weirou's hand. He smiled at the Soul Palace experts who were eyeing them hungrily and added, "For my sister's sake, I can provide you with information about Mi's death!"
Upon hearing this, the Soul Palace experts were momentarily taken aback.
At that moment, Wei Chen waved his hand, and the short-distance spatial transmission array activated instantly. He and Weirou flashed to Han Mang's side in an instant.
"Let's go!" Wei Chen shouted.
Han Mang and Han Che each grabbed Wei Chen and Weirou, one taking each of them, and they soared towards Peach Blossom Island.
However, their speed was not very fast; after all, carrying someone else while flying was entirely different from flying alone.
The Soul Palace experts quickly regained their composure and charged after Wei Chen and the others without hesitation.
"Retrieve the Saintess, or we will all die!"
The importance of the Saintess to the Soul Palace branch represented a prosperous future! As long as a branch produced a true Saintess, it would benefit greatly and rise within the ranks of the Soul Palace. As long as Weirou was present, there was a chance—albeit a slim one—of success!
A chance of one in ten was already significant enough to fight for!
"If the Saintess is taken away, Master Mo will not spare us; we will all be doomed!"
"Chase them! Hurry up!"
Several high-level Human Soul Realm experts had already closed in on them. Han Mang and Han Che were not particularly adept at speed, and with an extra person in tow, they couldn't fly very fast.
"Big Brother, you take them ahead; I'll stay back to hold them off!" Han Che said, his frustration boiling over. He refused to run any longer. As a formidable Earth Soul Realm third-layer expert being chased by a group of Human Soul Realm fighters, where could he save face?
Wei Chen thought of Ni Junlin's tragic fate and did not want Han Che to take risks. He opposed, "We're almost at Peach Blossom Island. With the great formation in place, wouldn't it be better to kill them all?"
Han Mang also said, "Wei Chen is right. Let's return to Peach Blossom Island, open a gap in the formation to let them in, and then kill them all. I believe the Soul Palace can't withstand such losses!"
Han Che had no choice but to speed up and continue flying forward. In their haste, although the people from Soul Palace were chasing them, there was still a distance of several hundred meters, making it impossible for them to catch up for now.
Finally, Peach Blossom Island appeared before them. Han Mang's face revealed a fierce expression as he led the charge into the formation. The attacking and defensive formations automatically dispersed under Han Mang's command, and the Soul Palace members rushed in without caring about the fearsome reputation of Peach Blossom Island.
If they couldn't retrieve the Saintess Weirou, they would truly be doomed. Breaking into the Peach Blossom Island Great Formation still offered a Last Chance for survival!
Ultimately, in the skies above Peach Blossom Island, Han Mang and Han Che came to a halt. The Eighth Rank Soul Realm Expert from Soul Palace stopped a hundred meters away, followed closely by powerful figures from the Surge Realm and Spirit Wisdom Realm, all of whom entered the vicinity of Peach Blossom Island. Some reckless Spirit Realm members also ventured into Peach Blossom Island.
"Your Excellency, offending us at Soul Palace will not end well! No matter where you run to, we will hunt you down to the ends of the earth! The power of Soul Palace is beyond your imagination. Hand over the Saintess to us, and we will leave as if nothing happened. How about that?"
"Soul Palace? Hmph! In the Central Domain, everyone wants to strike down Soul Palace, yet you dare act so arrogantly in Ling Sheng Dynasty? Your Hall Master is already dead; with just you lot, do you think you can boast here on Peach Blossom Island?"
Han Mang sneered, and the formations on Peach Blossom Island suddenly activated. Under the watchful eyes of Soul Palace members, Han Mang and Wei Chen vanished abruptly.
Immediately afterward, countless white mists surged from all directions, obscuring everyone's vision.
"Everyone stay calm! Focus your energy on attacking the formation. With so many of us, we can break through any strong formation!"
An elder at Soul Realm Peak roared as he launched a powerful Soul Technique attack against the formation before him.
A scream followed; his Soul Technique failed to hit the formation and instead killed several disciples of Soul Palace!
"I advise you not to move recklessly. Stay within the formation properly; any disorder will lead to death."
The aged voice of Han Mang echoed within the formation, causing everyone from the Soul Palace to be alarmed.
"Paralyze them! Why are we following them into Peach Blossom Island?"
"This formation is something even the Master of the Hall wouldn't dare to breach. Why are we here?"
"Who led us in?"
The people from the Soul Palace began to argue among themselves. Han Mang, Han Che, and the Pharmaceutical Sovereign had quietly entered the formation, ruthlessly harvesting the lives of the Soul Palace members as they passed through.
In just a few exchanges, over a dozen people had fallen at their hands. The ambush was nothing short of a massacre; the Soul Palace members could see nothing within the formation and had lost their most basic reflexes. After being slaughtered in a circle, they were horrified and began to fight back.
The formation immediately activated, causing their Soul Techniques to either miss entirely or strike down their own comrades, resulting in cries of agony echoing throughout.
Han Mang, Han Che, Pharmaceutical Sovereign, and Wei Chen stood outside the formation, observing everything clearly. A cruel smile adorned their faces.
The Peach Blossom Island formation was impenetrable unless one was a Formation Master or had reached the Peak of Earth Soul Realm; otherwise, no one could breach it.
Wei Chen pulled out a packet of white powder from his pocket and grinned wickedly. "Let's add some seasoning for them!"
"What is it?"
"Something that drives men wild!"
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