The closer he got to the vortex, the heavier the killing intent became, like invisible mountains and invisible waves pressing down one after another, making it impossible not to feel afraid.
But Chu Feng pressed forward resolutely, without fear or hesitation...
This Ancient Slaughter Formation was likely the most difficult obstacle to overcome here, hiding countless dangers within. But it was the one thing Chu Feng feared least.
Chu Feng's confidence was absolutely not unfounded. The map in his mind clearly told him how to break through this Slaughter Formation.
In fact, Chu Feng didn't even need to break the formation—he could simply walk through it, bypassing the Ancient Slaughter Formation that had devoured countless experts.
Chirp chirp chirp—
Strange cries rang out as a figure landed beside Chu Feng. It was Yao'er.
"Yao'er, what are you doing here?" Chu Feng asked in surprise.
"I couldn't change you, but you changed me. Since you refuse to leave, then I'll break through this formation together with you." As Yao'er spoke, she strode forward, wanting to clear the path for Chu Feng.
Snap—
But suddenly, Chu Feng seized Yao'er's wrist.
Yao'er's body was that of a Martial Emperor. Had anyone else grabbed her like that, she could have shattered them with a mere thought. A Martial Emperor's body was not to be trifled with.
But the one who grabbed her was Chu Feng, so she didn't resist at all. She even suppressed her instinctive reaction and looked at him in confusion. "What's wrong?"
"Let me clear the path." Chu Feng smiled faintly and stepped in front of Yao'er.
Seeing that Chu Feng was so determined, Yao'er relented and instead followed closely behind him, ready to step in if he ran into danger.
But after following Chu Feng for a while, Yao'er suddenly realized she hadn't merely underestimated this young man—she had severely underestimated him.
Along the way, they encountered countless traps—invisible scythes, hidden blades, even violent storms, lightning, and flames—each one extraordinary, each one deadly. Let alone Chu Feng's Martial King body, even she, a full-fledged Martial Emperor, would be seriously injured or killed if she touched even one.
Yet, following Chu Feng, they safely avoided trap after deadly trap. Even she couldn't have managed that on her own.
Because if she were leading the way, she would simply use overwhelming force to carve out a path. That would be the most direct and simplest approach, but it would also drain her strength and energy.
But Chu Feng didn't even need barrier technique. With nothing but graceful footwork and uncanny positioning, he effortlessly dodged every trap, as if he were taking a casual stroll.
Just think—dodging countless deadly dangers while taking a stroll. How incredible was that?
After all, these traps had killed countless experts. Even Martial Emperor powerhouses had been buried within. But Chu Feng? He casually navigated the entire formation by simply strolling through it.
If those experts who had perished here could be resurrected right now and witness this scene, wouldn't they be so furious they'd cough up blood and die all over again?
The gap between people was simply too enormous!!!
"Chu Feng, how do you know this formation so well?" Yao'er finally couldn't help but ask. She knew that while Chu Feng's ability to dodge the dangers so cleverly was partly due to his keen perception, he definitely knew something else. Otherwise, he couldn't have avoided them with such precision.
"By sheer coincidence, I once obtained a map that recorded all the traps and mechanisms here. So regardless of whether I'm a Spirit World Master or not, as long as I'm careful enough, I can safely pass through this Ancient Slaughter Formation." Chu Feng didn't keep it from Yao'er. He pointed to his head and said with a smile.
"No wonder you're so confident." At this moment, Yao'er's suspicions were confirmed, but she still couldn't help but admire Chu Feng.
With so many traps here, if Chu Feng took even one wrong step, it would mean certain death.
Yet Chu Feng hadn't made a single misstep. Even though it was the map that made it possible, his memory, perception, and discernment were all crucial. An ordinary person couldn't have done this.
So even though she was a Martial Emperor, she couldn't help but admire Chu Feng. She knew very well that without him leading the way, even if she forced her way through with sheer power, she would never have gotten this far.
With Chu Feng leading, they safely navigated past the layered traps. But now, what appeared before them was a barrier that could not be avoided.