Lets rewind time a bit.

On another side.

Just as Shannu appeared in front of Wang Hong Dao.

Gu Qing Shan brought Qing Rou and Wan Er to the lowest layer of the floating island.

Every formation that kept Guang Yang sect running was here.

Being able to cover an entire island always required large-scaled formations Qing Rou told him.

Under normal circumstances, at least three formation users are needed to control such a large formation Wan Er added.

Gu Qing Shan nodded and stared at the layers upon layers of large-scaled formations.

His gaze became stern.

Were lucky that were on the inside of the defensive formation, otherwise breaking in from outside wouldve been a nightmare Gu Qing Shan commented.

The formations of this world were simply too powerful.

Formations here were frequently layered upon one another, and to further increase efficiency, every single one of them were layered in the dozens.

These defensive formations formed a series of successive traps that cant be arbitrarily broken.

They were strong enough to withstand the attacks of a Cryptic realm cultivator.

The defensive formation layers were put around to surround a large cluster of formations inside.

They were formation clusters that could fix and replenish power to other large-scale formations.

A total of 36 automated formations that could repair varying degrees of damage, all ready for action at a moments notice.

If one formation was sabotaged or destroyed, one or more of the corresponding 36 automated formations will activate by themselves.

All the formations will concentrate their effort to automatically repair any damaged formations.

This was the demonstration of this worlds level of formation.

Of course, with Gu Qing Shans current knowledge of formation, he could barely manage to dispel these formations.

With enough time, hell be able to dismantle all the formations here.

But enough time was a lot, it could be a few days or a few dozen days.

There was no time for that right now.

Observing all the formations, Gu Qing Shan formulated a plan.

He turned to look at the two girls: Theres something I need you to do

Qing Rou and Wan Er spoke in unison: Tell us, gongzi

With my current level of formations, Ill probably be able to buy about 5 minutes

Five minutes? Wan Er repeated, confused.

Thats right, after the large-scaled quarantine formation is broken, these repair formations will probably need about 5 minutes to finish repairing

What should we do? Qing Rou asked.

Protect this place, do not let anyone get close and repair these formations within those 5 minutes

Yes! Leave it to us Wan Er spoke.

Be careful, gongzi Qing Rou reminded him.

The two girls were looking straight at Gu Qing Shan.

Even now, they were still in disbelief.

What Gu Qing Shan needed to do next was completely outside of their understanding.

Gu Qing Shan walked straight into the cluster of formations.

He came in front of a particularly special formation.

The large-scale quarantine formation.

It was thanks to this that the realm demon couldnt sense the cultivators spirit energy.

It was thanks to this that cultivators can cultivate safely.

Gu Qing Shan glanced at the formation.

A few dozen protective formations and repair formations were moving at the same time.

Only a formation user or Cryptic realm cultivator can sabotage this special formation.

Formation users know the most crucial points of this formation so they know how to break it from the inside.

While Cryptic realm cultivators are powerful enough that they can break through the protective formations and repair formations on the outside with brute force before moving to destroy the innermost quarantine formation.

But this would take more time.

Gu Qing Shan took out a small formation plate and connected it to the large-scale quarantine formation.

Very quickly, he got ahold of the formations crucial core.

After all, not only did he get the method to connect to Guang Yang sects formations from Wang Hong Daos secret room, he also had access to their formation plates.

Every formation easily accepted his access and control without resistance.

At a certain moment, Gu Qing Shan stopped.

Time theres only 5 minutes he whispered.

After 5 minutes, the large-scale spirit energy quarantine formation will repair itself.

Closing his eyes and making sure of the process, Gu Qing Shan began to circulate his spirit energy and form the necessary hand seal.

The entire large-scale formation suddenly started flowing in reverse

Boom!

The formation was destroyed.

Dong!

Dong dong dong!

Dong dong dong dong dong dong dong!

The intense and rapid drumming appeared.

The sects warning alarm drums.

This drumming came from an ancient mechanism that struck thousands of drums at once to create this sound.

Different from using formations or talismans to create the sound of warning, this type of battle drum caused peoples fighting spirit to boil more.

Gu Qing Shan couldnt help listening to it.

Seeing that, Qing Rou told him: Gongzi, this is Guang Yang sects war drum, it only resounds when they conquer another world or when they needed to protect their sect

Hm, what a heavy sound, it wouldve been easier on the ears if they had made it the sound of a bell instead

Gu Qing Shan turned and waved at the two girls.

Ill leave this place to you

Dont worry, gongzi the two of them replied.

Gu Qing Shan nodded and ran as fast as he could.

He needed to get to where Shannu was.

For 5 minutes, no one could use spirit energy.

Even Wang Hong Dao couldnt use his spirit energy.

Otherwise it would draw the attention of the realm demon.

In just 5 minutes, the quarantine formation will repair itself and become active again.

He has to kill Wang Hong Dao within these 5 minutes!

Dong! Dong! Dong! Dong!

The urging battle drums continued.

Wang Hong Dao was staring at Shannu without saying a word.

Within a few seconds, his thoughts had already moved too many times to count.

But in that short time, Wang Hong Dao already understood quite a few things.

So you are Gu Qing Shan, I think Qi Yan mustve died by your hands

You came from another world, you must have

Lets not waste anymore time, its time to battle now Shannu cut him off.

Why would we do that? Theres no need to fight to the death? Wang Hong Dao spoke.

More useless talk, more variables Shannu answered.

Wang Hong Dao was stunned for a split second.

The words he just spoke before were now returned to him.

Young man, you take things for granted

Wang Hong Dao muttered, still wanted to say something else.

Shannu just stepped forward, sword in hand.

She had decided to ignore whatever he wanted to say and just kill him on the spot!

Wang Hong Dao suddenly smiled: Wait, I have one last thing I need to tell you

Shannu just kept silent and began to sprint.

The distance between them was closing.

Truthfully, Ive been in this exact situation before

Saying so, Wang Hong Dao clapped his hand.

His claps were even louder than the drums, echoing far across the floating island.

The realm demons unconscious offshoots didnt react at all.

They only sense spirit energy, not sound.

A figure quickly rushed towards them like he was flying.

Under normal circumstances, any cultivator was able to do this.

But at the moment, no one can use even a speck of spirit energy.

So cultivators cant possibly run that fast.

Unless-

Shannu stopped her feet.

She looked at the figure cautiously.

Zhao Wu Chui

Shannu muttered.

Zhao Wu Chui, Virtualized realm Martial cultivator.

If you only consider bodily prowess, Martial cultivators are second to none.

This was undoubtedly common sense.

In a situation where spirit energy wasnt usable, a great Martial cultivator like Zhao Wu Chui, through his sheer body strength and techniques can cause a lot of damage.

By simply running, Zhao Wu Chuis speed was faster than a normal cultivators flying.

His figure dashed across the sky like a swallow.

Zhao Wu Chui softly landed in front of Wang Hong Dao.

Wearing a pair of dark-red gauntlets, he was topless, revealing this masculine body.

Master, Ive come

Zhao Wu Chui knelt down and bowed.

Wang Hong Dao came forward and stroked Zhao Wu Chuis head.

His gesture was similar to stroking a dog.

Wang Hong Dao spoke to Shannu: Your thoughts are indeed excellent, without using spirit energy, by bodily prowess alone, my current body didnt have an advantage

But now, I have a Martial artist specifically for this situation, and were two against one

Wang Hong Dao smirked triumphantly.

Shannu shook her head: Specifically for this situation? Youre lying, I dont believe youd be able to consider our plan so far ahead

Wang Hong Dao laughed: Long ago, when I had just only achieved Cryptic realm, Ive thought about every situation that might pose a threat to me

Was it this current situation? Shannu asked.

Precisely

Wang Hong Dao continued: Thats why I found myself a Martial genius and helped him reach Virtualized realm, just to counter a situation just like today

Even the indifferent Shannu couldnt help but change her expression a bit.

After so many years, this was the first time she met such a person.

He had already thought of every threat and every situation that might pose a threat.

So much calculations, what for? Are you that afraid of death? Shannu couldnt help but question.

Hes still trying to buy time?

Looks like hes still planning something.

What is he planning?

Shannu stopped thinking further.

Because such matters werent worth her consideration.

Dong dong dong dong dong!

Dong dong dong dong dong dong dong!

The resounding drumming still continued, riling the fighting spirit of those that heard it to want to battle.

But Shannu stopped her sword and stood still.

A Virtualized realm Martial cultivator wasnt someone she could stand against.

Not to mention Wang Hong Dao was still here.

The situation was now reversed.

Just as Wang Hong Dao said, they were two against one.

It was now her turn to buy time.

Buy time until Gu Qing Shan gets here.

Wang Hong Dao nonchalantly answered: Im not afraid of death, but unnecessary sacrifices are meaningless. This was the one thing I fully believed in ever since I started my cultivation

While speaking, he was silently calculating.

According to Zhao Wu Chuis intelligence, the other side doesnt have many people.

Even if the other Qi Yan sabotaged the quarantine formation, he couldnt completely destroy it.

The dozens of repair formations will completely fix the large-scale quarantine formation in just a few minutes.

After that time, to keep the formation from working, the other Qi Yan has to sabotage it again.

Otherwise, once I can use spirit energy again, itll be their deaths.

Furthermore, the art of formation isnt something anyone can just learn.

Even if Qi Yans two maids are there, I know their background very well.

Both of them dont know anything about formations.

Thats why, the other Qi Yan must remain there.

The current situation will stay as two against one.

And not for long.

Zhao Wu Chui alone can kill him.

Itll naturally be my win.

Wang Hong Dao continued: My master saw through me, so regardless of how excellent I act, master wasnt willing to teach me his true knowledge of the Sword and Blade

But he didnt know, its because Im so willing to be patient for so long that I can slowly calculate and plan for anything and everything

Even a powerful person like master died at my hands

Shannu sighed, then couldnt help but ask the thing she was curious about: You said calculate this calculate that, did you never think you might have missed something?

This time, it was Wang Hong Dao who was stunned.

What she said just now struck him really deeply.

He carefully thought about it for a few moments and spoke: As long as it has to do with my life and death, Ive calculated everything

Saying that, Wang Hong Daos expression loosened.

For the current situation, Im sure I didnt miss anything at all

Thats right.

Everything is under my control.

They can fight now.

He ordered: Go, kill him

Yes

Zhao Wu Chui moved with his order.