C2607 The Bane!
C2607 The Bane!
"I saw my uncle notice something after you entered the formation. He told me to wait while he went after it. Then, some unknown force enveloped him, and he was taken away. I tried to follow but accidentally triggered a formation and ended up here when I woke up."
"What did Wan see?"
Wan Xin shook her head.
"I didn't see anything at the time. You need to help him."
Jiang Fann hesitated for a moment, then handed her a pill to restore her spiritual strength.
He said, "Take this first, then come with me. I don't feel comfortable leaving you here alone."
Initially, he planned to have Wan Xin stay behind while he searched for Wan Chengfeng. But now that she had also been trapped by the formation, likely experiencing the same situation as Wan Chengfeng, he couldn't be sure what might happen if she stayed. He had no choice but to bring her along.
Wan Xin didn't waste any time. After taking the pill, she forced herself to recover some of her spiritual strength and said to Jiang Fann, "I can keep up with you now."
Jiang Fann nodded and used his medicine arts to enhance the pill's effect, helping her recover more quickly.
Then, he led her in the direction where they could provide support.
They weren't too far from Wan Chengfeng's location, which hadn't changed for a while. Wan Xin continued to restore her spiritual strength, as the environment was conducive to recovery.
Following behind Jiang Fann, Wan Xin suddenly felt a deep sense of reassurance. Although they hadn't known each other long, he gave her the impression that he could handle any situation with ease, even more so than her uncle, Wan Chengfeng.
When they reached Wan Chengfeng's location, they saw a large barrier enveloping him. It was another formation, but much larger than the others. At that moment, Wan Chengfeng was lying on the ground, seemingly unconscious.
A humanoid figure of spiritual energy was beside him, continuously absorbing his strength. Wan Chengfeng's energy was already more than half depleted, leaving him defenseless. This puzzled Jiang Fann, as he knew Wan Chengfeng's capabilities well. He was not someone who could be easily subdued, possessing many unique skills, yet none seemed effective now.
Wan Xin wanted to rush forward, but Jiang Fann held her back. He knew she couldn't help and couldn't even enter the formation. The humanoid figure hadn't noticed their presence outside the barrier, its focus entirely on Wan Chengfeng.
Jiang Fann observed, trying to determine if this figure had targeted Wan Chengfeng simply to absorb his energy for its own gain. His own spiritual strength was already enhancing the barrier, allowing him to enter the formation at any moment. Since the formations were interconnected with nearly identical energy signatures, he even enveloped Wan Xin with his energy. If he decided to enter, he would bring her along, ensuring she wasn't left outside to face any potential danger.
Just then, the voice of the Eternal Garment suddenly spoke up.
"Master, that humanoid spiritual energy is changing. It’s very similar to your techniques."
Hearing this reminder, Jiang Fann focused his attention, sensing the shift in the energy through the formation. His eyes flickered with surprise, clearly not expecting this.
This guy wasn’t just absorbing Wancheng Feng’s spiritual energy; he was also assimilating his own energy to match Wancheng Feng’s. At this point, it was almost identical. Jiang Fann could feel Wancheng Feng’s bloodline power emanating from him.
The Martial God Token spoke up then.
"He intends to take over Wancheng Feng’s body."
Jiang Fann considered this possibility and was indeed shocked.
He had also studied dark arts, and his Devil God Spell included techniques for body possession, though he hadn’t practiced them since they were of no use to him. This guy, by assimilating Wancheng Feng’s energy, aimed to possess the body without being rejected, ultimately gaining full control.
As for Wancheng Feng, he would definitely lose his life over this; the other party wouldn’t spare him.
Wan Xin was unaware of what was happening, but Jiang Fann was done waiting.
He grabbed Wan Xin and charged toward the barrier of the formation, pulling her through to the other side.
The sudden presence startled the humanoid figure, who then turned to look at Jiang Fann and Wan Xin. Although his expression was unreadable, it was clear he was on high alert.
Jiang Fann swiftly lifted Wan Chengfeng using his spiritual strength, taking a few steps on the formation before vanishing from sight. Already aware of the formation's capabilities, Jiang Fann wasted no time. He ensured Wan Xin stayed close so he could continuously shield her with his spiritual strength, protecting her from the formidable forces within the formation.
Following Jiang Fann, Wan Xin arrived at the spot where Wan Chengfeng had disappeared. She watched as Jiang Fann activated a formation beneath his feet, and in the next moment, they were pulled into a unique space.
Feeling the nearly liquid-like spiritual strength around her, Wan Xin was taken aback. However, she knew this was no time for shock. Jiang Fann was already pursuing a figure in the distance—the same one who had taken Wan Chengfeng, who remained unconscious.
Jiang Fann infused the teleportation array with his spiritual strength, attempting to activate it again. Thanks to his understanding of the formation and the harmonized spiritual strength, he was barely affected and returned to the ground formation. Yet, he still couldn't catch up immediately.
After traversing through over a dozen teleportation arrays, Jiang Fann finally caught up with the figure and grabbed Wan Chengfeng. By this time, Wan Chengfeng's Qi Sea was nearly depleted, and he was deeply unconscious, unable to be awakened.
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Jiang Fann unleashed his powers, using his mental strength to impact the opponent's spiritual sense, jolting him awake instantly. Sensing the state of his energy center, Wan Chengfeng quickly bit his tongue to stay alert. Jiang Fann handed him a pill, then pulled him back swiftly. The opponent had no time to react and was already behind Jiang Fann. The shadowy figure was clearly furious, channeling energy into a formation beneath their feet. Suddenly, the ground around Jiang Fann and his companions lit up, with patterns emerging that emitted powerful energy, locking onto the three of them.
Wan Chengfeng, now more alert, quickly restored his energy and retreated behind Jiang Fann, wary of their adversary. Jiang Fann shielded Wan Chengfeng with his own energy, attempting to halt the formation's operation. The speed of the formation's operation was affected, but it was clear his power was not as strong as the opponent's.
Jiang Fann said, "Stick with me. If we capture this guy first, everything else will be easier to handle." In an instant, a red glow surged from Jiang Fann, activating his divine blood. He remained vigilant. Lin Zhan was meticulously sensing the unique energies within the formation, fully aware that they needed to deal with their opponent quickly. Otherwise, the powerful energies within the formation would be too much to withstand.
The humanoid figure was clearly angered by Jiang Fann, showing no intention of retreating. Although Jiang Fann's spiritual strength had affected the formation somewhat, it wasn't significant. The formation was meant to restrict the spiritual strength of three people, but as soon as it encountered Jiang Fann, the red glow from his body melted it away, rendering it powerless against him. Previously, using this formation against someone as powerful as Wan Chengfeng had never been this troublesome.
The space within the formation was limited, and in the blink of an eye, Jiang Fann was right in front of his opponent. Without a word, he unleashed his spiritual strength, enveloping the figure instantly. The Heaven Burning Fire rose around him, cutting off any escape routes. Jiang Fann had no intention of destroying this figure, as it was the only way to get to the bottom of the situation. He knew he needed to take advantage of what was here, and this figure could definitely be of help.
For the first time, Wan Chengfeng felt Jiang Fann's spiritual strength up close. The intense heat prevented his own spiritual strength from approaching, suppressing his combat power and even his bloodline strength. Previously, when he had fought alongside Jiang Fann, they had been far apart, so he hadn't experienced this firsthand.
Surrounded by the Heaven Burning Fire, the humanoid figure clearly sensed the immense threat. The formation beneath its feet flickered, and in the next moment, a defensive barrier appeared around it, shielding it from the approaching flames.
Just then, the formation beneath him activated again, and the surrounding defensive barrier suddenly vanished. This was, of course, Jiang Fann's doing. With his spiritual strength, he could control a small part of the formation.
The Heaven Burning Fire made contact with the opponent, igniting him instantly. The humanoid figure let out a piercing scream, as if in great pain.
As Jiang Fann prepared to strike again, Lin Zhan suddenly spoke up, "Young Master, those spiritual forces are nearby. Quickly, conceal your presence."
Hearing this, Jiang Fann had no choice but to retreat to where Wan Chengfeng and the others were, dispersing his unique spiritual strength while maintaining the formation's power to hide their presence.
Seeing this, the humanoid figure reacted immediately, enduring the Heaven Burning Fire's flames as it swiftly dashed out of the fire's range. It then activated a teleportation formation and disappeared.
Witnessing this, Wan Chengfeng quickly reminded him, "Elder Brother Jiang, that guy got away."
Jiang Fann replied, "He might have escaped, but he can't hide forever. He's still within these formations, which harbor other powerful forces we can't confront head-on. They're gathering beneath us. We have to wait for them to leave before we can act."
Hearing this, Wan Chengfeng couldn't help but feel frustrated. Being outmaneuvered twice by the opponent made him furious. It seemed to him that the opponent's formations completely countered his abilities, leaving him no room to fight back. Both times, he was trapped before he could even resist.
Jiang Fann focused his spiritual sense into the formation, feeling the flow of the spiritual strength. Once his presence was no longer detected, the spiritual energies circled the area briefly before dispersing, just as they had before. Seeing this, Jiang Fann breathed a sigh of relief.
He turned to Wan Chengfeng and asked, "What's going on? Can that humanoid spiritual energy actually leave the formation? Wan Xin mentioned you chased after it."