"So it seems that young friend Chu Feng has done something incredible once again."
Ying Mingchao and Zi Xunyi's conversation was overheard by everyone present, and from that exchange they all realized that Chu Feng had accomplished something extraordinary—something so astonishing that even Ying Mingchao and Zi Xunyi could hardly accept it.
In an instant, the crowd erupted, and everyone began talking at once.
After all, this was the Unknown Burial Ground.
"Silence."
Suddenly, Ying Mingchao let out a commanding shout.
The moment those words left his lips, the once clamorous sea of people fell completely silent. The only sounds that could be heard were the faint rumbling of the great formation and the soft whisper of yellow sand drifting past.
Once silence had been restored, Ying Mingchao spoke toward the bead connected to Chu Feng.
"Chu Feng, this is Ying Mingchao. How are you right now?"
"Chu Feng, wake up."
Ying Mingchao was calling out to Chu Feng.
And at that moment, everyone finally understood what this great formation was capable of.
It turned out that this formation could not only lock onto Chu Feng's position and observe his surroundings—it could also communicate with him across the distance.
However, after Ying Mingchao's repeated calls, people began to wonder whether this formation truly possessed the ability to communicate with Chu Feng.
After all, Chu Feng remained lying face-down on the ground, without the slightest response.
Under these circumstances, Ying Mingchao grew increasingly anxious and uneasy. It was plain to see that he was genuinely worried about Chu Feng's safety.
He knew that Chu Feng was not dead, but he feared that the injuries might be too severe.
As the saying went—when one cares too deeply, one loses composure.
"Judging by the situation, although Chu Feng has suffered severe injuries, his life is not yet in danger."
"His prolonged silence may be because he just passed through the Soul-Trapping Cave," Zi Xunyi said.
"Xunyi, you mean that Chu Feng is still inside that illusion?" Ying Mingchao asked.
"I can't say for certain, but it is possible," Zi Xunyi replied.
"Then we'll wait a little longer." When Ying Mingchao said this, there was a note of helplessness in his voice.
In truth, aside from waiting for Chu Feng to wake up on his own, there was nothing they could do.
The Unknown Burial Ground could only be entered by those with cultivation below the True Immortal realm. Even if Ying Mingchao wanted to go in and help, he had no opportunity whatsoever.
And most of those present who were below the True Immortal realm likely lacked the ability to break through to wherever Chu Feng currently was.
So, under the current circumstances, everything depended on Chu Feng himself. All Ying Mingchao could do was wait for him to wake up, then use this great formation to communicate with him and guide him through what lay ahead.
……
In truth, Chu Feng was indeed trapped within an illusion at that very moment.
Surrounding him was a hazy mist—blood-red in color and deeply unsettling.
Chu Feng stood within the crimson fog, looking in every direction. He could see no figure, yet he could hear piercing shrieks.
Ghostly wailing and wolf-like howling, as though savage beasts roared and vengeful spirits wept.
He could even hear the scraping of sharp claws.
When all these sounds wove together, the effect was genuinely terrifying. Even Chu Feng felt his hair stand on end as an involuntary chill crept up from the depths of his heart.
"Do you wish to know what this place is?"
Suddenly, a voice rang out—incredibly ancient, yet powerful beyond measure.
Chu Feng was just about to speak when the voice continued.
"You need not know what this place is. All you need to know is this—to survive, you must break through the formation that lies ahead."
"What formation?" Chu Feng asked.
"The Life-and-Death Formation," the voice answered.
"Is it here?" Chu Feng asked.
"Not here, but it is connected to this place. Perceive it for yourself. Perceive it with your heart. Whether you live or die will depend on you alone."
With those final words, the voice vanished completely.