At the moment when the leaders of the Three Major Sects were at a loss, Shen Qingyue's gaze shifted, landing on the three troubled faces.
She leaned closer to Chen Li, her red lips parting as she spoke in a voice only they could hear, "This barrier is powerful, but it is not invincible. If we can gather the full strength of the three Mystic Boundary Cultivators and combine it with a specific formation to strike, we can break through."
Chen Li's eyes lit up at her words.
Understanding his thoughts, Shen Qingyue smiled wryly and transmitted her voice, "But we are just students; we can't teach the three elders how to break the formation. That would be too strange. What if they become suspicious and question our origins? That would be disastrous."
Looking at Shen Qingyue's helpless expression, Chen Li's gaze swept over the Three Elders again, and a bold idea suddenly sprang to mind.
"Perhaps it's not impossible," he murmured to himself.
His tone was casual, but it startled Shen Qingyue beside him.
She furrowed her brows slightly, eyeing Chen Li with suspicion. "What do you want to do?"
Instead of answering directly, Chen Li turned to her with a mysterious smile and said, "Give me that formation scroll."
Shen Qingyue was even more puzzled but still retrieved an ancient scroll from her storage ring and handed it to Chen Li.
He took the scroll and weighed it in his hands before stepping forward to the Three Elders. "Lin Xuan, I forgot to mention that Xiao Yue and I were caught by a mysterious vortex earlier and obtained this formation scroll. Perhaps you can try working together with it."
Upon hearing Chen Li's words, the three elders immediately perked up, turning their heads in unison toward him with expressions of surprise and excitement.
Lin Xuan couldn't help but grab Chen Li's shoulder, asking urgently, "Chen Li, what kind of formation is it?!"
With a beaming smile, Chen Li presented the scroll to Lin Xuan, adopting a respectful demeanor befitting a junior. "Lin Xuan, please take a look! Xiao Yue and I don't know what kind of formation is recorded in this scroll, but judging by its ancient patterns, it must be extraordinary! You have seen much and your cultivation is unfathomable; why not take a look?"
Still immersed in the frustration of being unable to break the barrier, Lin Xuan was suddenly invigorated by Chen Li's flattery. He straightened his back as if he had shed decades.
His eyes were fixed on the scroll with longing, yet he feigned modesty. "Oh no, how can I accept this? You found this treasure; keep it for yourself instead of giving it to an old man like me!"
"Ah, but you say that! With my meager cultivation level, how could I possibly comprehend such profound matters? It would be better for you to study it; perhaps we can even enter the valley together and experience a celestial realm!"
Chen Li puffed out his chest with excitement. "Besides, if you can break this formation, won't we disciples benefit as well?"
His words were sincere and paired with his innocent face; no one would doubt his intentions.
"Hahaha! This kid has some cleverness!" The Cloud Sword Elder, who had been gloomy before, was now laughing heartily thanks to Chen Li's antics. "Lin Xuan, you might as well accept it; this kid is right. We old fellows should pave the way for these juniors!"
The Blazing Sun Elder nodded in agreement. "Exactly! Since there are opportunities in this valley, we should explore first so that these juniors don’t lose their lives unnecessarily."
With both of them supporting him like that, Lin Xuan felt embarrassed to refuse any longer and accepted the scroll.
He slowly unfurled it and saw that it was densely covered with intricate patterns and some obscure characters.
Just the sight of those items made him furrow his brows, and the excitement in his eyes grew stronger.
"Hey? This formation seems to have some tricks!" Lin Xuan murmured to himself while examining the contents of the scroll.
Cloud Sword Elder and Blazing Sun Elder also leaned in closer, and the three of them gathered around the scroll for quite a while. Their expressions shifted from initial confusion to shock and then excitement.
"Wonderful! Wonderful!" Lin Xuan couldn't help but clap his hands in approval. This formation was truly exquisite, something he had never encountered before! It could actually merge three different types of powers together, complementing each other and multiplying their strength!
"Indeed!" Cloud Sword Elder said excitedly. "If we can thoroughly comprehend this formation, it will definitely benefit our future cultivation!"
The three of them were so engrossed in studying the formation that they completely forgot to ask Chen Li about the origin of the scroll.
Chen Li wasn't in a hurry either; he stood aside with a humble demeanor, occasionally interjecting with a question or two, earning even more praise from the three elders.
"You've done a great job this time!" Lin Xuan suddenly looked up at Chen Li and solemnly promised, "Once we enter the valley, you'll be the first to choose a treasure!"
"Thank you, Lin Xuan!" Chen Li quickly expressed his gratitude, though a sly glint flashed across his face without him showing any signs of it.
He exchanged a knowing glance with Shen Qingyue.
Shen Qingyue thought to herself: This little brother of mine really dares to dream big! Can this actually work?
Lin Xuan and the other two elders combined were quite formidable, yet they had no suspicion towards him at all?
Chen Li seemed to sense her thoughts and raised an eyebrow with pride, whispering back, "Don't worship me; I'm just a legend! Don't forget, there's no one in this world I can't handle!"
Shen Qingyue rolled her eyes but felt immense admiration for Chen Li in her heart. This kid was indeed audacious enough to spin tales!
If Lin Xuan and the others calmed down, he wouldn't be able to keep his words hidden for long.
Chen Li smiled faintly, unconcerned as he looked at Shen Qingyue. "Don't worry; I have my own clever plans!"
The progress of Lin Xuan and the other three was quite hurried. They tried bit by bit, moving slowly but never stopping.
As they each took their positions and circulated their internal energy according to the formation recorded on the scroll, they began to cast spells together.
As long as they followed the instructions on the formation, opening the Innate Barrier should not be impossible!
Lin Xuan hurriedly mobilized the energy within, and the three of them were enveloped in a brilliant display of blue, red, and green light. The colors intertwined, forming a massive array totem that radiated a heart-pounding wave of energy.
"Break!"
With Lin Xuan's furious shout, the three-colored light erupted violently, striking the barrier with tremendous force.
Boom!
A deafening sound echoed through the valley, causing the entire area to tremble. The barrier shook violently, rippling as if it could shatter at any moment.
At that moment, the previously sealed rich Spiritual Energy surged forth, refreshing and invigorating everyone present.
Without a word, they all raced toward the depths of the valley.
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