Whoosh whoosh whoosh—
Suddenly, within the grand formation, at the base of the mountain peaks, a whirlwind erupted.
At the center of the whirlwind, a barrier gate materialized.
Upon seeing that barrier gate, the younger generation within the grand formation all became visibly excited.
Although they couldn't see what lay inside the gate, it emanated a peculiar energy.
That was the power of the barrier!!!
"Brother Chu Feng, I must trouble you for this."
After successfully opening the barrier gate, Linghu Hongfei cupped his fist toward Chu Feng in a gesture of respect.
"Brother Linghu, there's no need for such formality. Since they're determined to seek death, I feel… I have a duty to oblige them," Chu Feng said.
"Brother Chu Feng, it seems you know something about what's inside. But I believe everything has its risks and rewards. The path of martial cultivation is one of defying the heavens — where there is danger, there is also opportunity," Linghu Hongfei said.
"I actually feel the same way, but this time, the danger is very real." After saying this, Chu Feng turned his gaze toward the Liangqiu sisters and Wuma Shengjie. "Are you three truly going to enter?"
"I'd like to give it a try," Wuma Shengjie said.
"Chu Feng, this is a rare opportunity. We'll probably never encounter anything like it again, so my sister and I don't want to miss it." Liangqiu Lanyue's expression was grave, and Liangqiu Hongyue nodded in agreement.
Seeing Liangqiu Lanyue like this, Chu Feng understood the sisters' resolve.
Liangqiu Lanyue was always a woman of few words, yet here she was speaking up so decisively. She was dead set on entering.
"After we go in, the three of you follow me. Remember — stay within three meters of me at all times," Chu Feng said.
"Understood." The Liangqiu sisters agreed without the slightest hesitation.
Wuma Shengjie said nothing, but her gaze conveyed her compliance.
"Young Master Chu Feng, I have a small favor to ask." Just then, Dantai Xing'er walked up to Chu Feng. "Would it be possible for me to follow behind you as well?"
"Of course," Chu Feng nodded.
"Everyone is welcome to follow behind me. I will protect you all," Linghu Hongfei said.
The moment those words left his lips, all the remaining members of the younger generation within the grand formation flocked behind Linghu Hongfei in unison.
Even the other two juniors from the Dantai Heavenly Clan wasted no time in joining Linghu Hongfei's side.
They even signaled to Dantai Xing'er with their eyes and sent her secret voice transmissions, urging her to follow Linghu Hongfei instead.
In their eyes, even if Chu Feng had grasped some secret of this grand formation, when it came to who was more dependable — Chu Feng or Linghu Hongfei — their choice was firmly the latter.
However, Dantai Xing'er paid no heed whatsoever to the persuasion of her clansmen. She had made her decision, and she would not waver.
"Miss Dantai, are you certain you want to follow that guy?" Just then, a voice from outside the Dantai Heavenly Clan rang out — it was Linghu Lun.