"Go." Purple Violet Fairy shouted softly, her ten fingers a blur of afterimages as she wove through seals. Her killer move erupted, and in an instant over a thousand Gu Insects surged forth, morphing into a hazy purple shadow that filled the largest empty space at the heart of the Wisdom Path Grand Formation.
The observing immortals were, without question, the foremost Gu Immortals of the current era across the Five Regions. Even they had to acknowledge the brilliance of Purple Violet Fairy's formation-setting prowess.
Purple Violet Fairy exhaled a turbid breath, a faint sheen of sweat visible on her forehead.
Her eyes remained locked on the grand formation before her. Having completed this step, the next task was to inlay the core Immortal Gu.
The circumstances of this formation-setting were unusual; Purple Violet Fairy was doing so right under the noses of numerous powerful enemies. It was entirely possible that during the process, another Gu Immortal might launch a sudden assault. Therefore, she had employed a relatively rare method: first, she laid out mortal Gu to construct the framework, saving the inlaying of Immortal Gu for the critical final moment.
Purple Violet Fairy took a rare moment to catch her breath, pausing her movements temporarily. She glanced at Qin Dingling and the others, then at the Catastrophe Fate Altar.
The Catastrophe Fate Altar shone brilliantly. Bing Saichuan, who was directing the Immortal Gu House, understood Purple Violet Fairy's concern and took the initiative to transmit his voice: "With my protection, please set your mind at ease, Fairy. Complete the grand formation as swiftly as possible."
Purple Violet Fairy did not possess Fang Yuan's Formation Flag Gu. If she had, there would have been no need to rebuild the formation each time from scratch.
She was, of course, well aware of the pressing time. After receiving Bing Saichuan's urging, she began channeling Immortal Gu into the grand formation.
Each Immortal Gu that descended caused the entire formation to tremble violently, erupting into dazzling, magnificent plumes of purple light. The sight was breathtaking, but none of the Gu Immortals present had any mind for appreciating its beauty.
Within the Catastrophe Fate Altar, Bing Saichuan kept his gaze firmly fixed on the grand formation, constantly vigilant against any attempt to ambush Purple Violet Fairy. He suddenly spoke, breaking the silence: "Hei Lou Lan, you spent a considerable amount of time by Fang Yuan's side. What insight do you have into his current movements?"
Hei Lou Lan stood beside Bing Saichuan at that moment. Although she was a woman, the true face she revealed was hard-featured, with sword-like brows sweeping towards her temples, starry eyes gleaming, radiating a heroic spirit.
Hearing this, Hei Lou Lan's heart stirred. She pondered for a moment before saying, "Fang Yuan really only has three choices. The Dragon Palace, the Myriad Year Flying Fort, or remaining hidden within the dreamscape."
"Staying hidden in the dreamscape is far too risky for Fang Yuan. Not only does Demon Venerable Spectral Soul possess the ability to collect dreams, but even Heavenly Court has methods to counter the Dream Path. If I were Fang Yuan, I would not stay here waiting for death."
"Of course," Hei Lou Lan added with a helpless smile, "this possibility cannot be entirely ruled out either. That is why the Heavenly Court side has temporarily remained behind to guard the dreamscape. Purple Violet Fairy, with our support, has also proactively stayed to set up formations and deduce—to monitor the dreamscape as well. As a great powerhouse of the Wisdom Path, she naturally understands she cannot intervene in the other two avenues, and that her presence is most needed right here."
"The Myriad Year Flying Fort is faster than the Dragon Palace, which is quite deceiving to an opponent. However, I still do not believe Fang Yuan is hiding within it. This is because its speed still cannot match Demon Venerable Spectral Soul's, and its defensive capabilities are inferior to the Dragon Palace's. Had Demon Venerable Spectral Soul chosen to pursue the Flying Fort back then, pressing it relentlessly, the Flying Fort would have held out for far less time than the Dragon Palace."
Hei Lou Lan let out a cold laugh. "In the Battle of Fate, Fang Yuan lost the Twelve Zodiac Battle Formation. If that formation still existed, he very likely would have chosen the Myriad Year Flying Fort to escape. I believe it is most likely that Fang Yuan is hiding within the Dragon Palace!"
Her gaze grew deep and enigmatic. "Demon Venerable Spectral Soul probably thinks so too, which is why he chose to pursue the Dragon Palace and sent Qi Jue Demonic Immortal to pin down the Flying Fort. He has prepared measures on both sides. Fang Yuan's Sovereign Immortal Body originated from Demon Venerable Spectral Soul; he still possesses a vast quantity of dreamscape, all of which once belonged to the Demon Venerable. If Spectral Soul Demon Venerable kills Fang Yuan, reclaiming the Immortal Body and the dreamscape, then his resurgence is guaranteed!"
"We, of course, must eliminate Fang Yuan, but we cannot allow Spectral Soul Demon Venerable to succeed either. The Shadow Sect may cooperate with us, but their intentions are never pure. Although Purple Violet Fairy deduced that Fang Yuan was within Heavenly Court, she concealed this from us, allowing Spectral Soul Demon Venerable to attack Heavenly Court personally. Only when our strength was needed did she finally summon us."
"Therefore, in my view, we might as well sit on the mountain and watch the tigers fight, influencing the situation as we see fit. If possible, it would be best to eliminate Fang Yuan, Demon Venerable Spectral Soul, and even Heavenly Court all at once!"
"Bwahaha!" Bing Saichuan laughed heartily several times, clapping his hands in hearty approval. "Excellent analysis! Very good indeed! The Hei family of the Northern Plains has deeply disappointed me, but you have not failed Giant Sun's bloodline. To tell you the truth, since my awakening, I have received intelligence regarding you. I have been observing you for a long time—you are a remarkable individual! It is merely that your fortunes were poor. First, you suffered your father's torment and schemes, then you were constrained and used by Fang Yuan. You simply lacked an opportunity to develop. Had you had one, you would certainly not be in your current situation."
Receiving such unexpected praise, Hei Lou Lan's gaze sharpened as she fixed it upon Bing Saichuan's face.
Bing Saichuan was tall and slender, with a gentle complexion, but bore an extremely ugly scar that slashed from his right ear all the way to the left corner of his mouth. His eyes were typically cold, but now, as he looked at Hei Lou Lan, they held approval and admiration.
Hei Lou Lan's heart skipped a beat. A powerful feeling surged within her—Bing Saichuan's admiration was perhaps the most precious opportunity she would ever encounter in her life!
Sensing this, Hei Lou Lan did not hesitate for a second. She straightened her body and clasped her fists. "I will follow your orders, my lord!"
Bing Saichuan threw his head back and laughed three times before composing himself, gazing at Hei Lou Lan with a supremely serious expression. "Very good. Hei Lou Lan, are you willing to restore the Hei family of the Northern Plains to its former glory?"
The Hei family of the Northern Plains had long since been conquered. Their main base was now occupied by Heavenly Lord Hundred Feet, who had established the Hundred Feet family. Some of the Hei family's Gu Immortals had even become members of the Hundred Feet family—a true disgrace to their Golden Bloodline.
Hei Lou Lan immediately expressed her willingness, declaring she would go through fire and water without hesitation.
"It is only that my abilities are meager..." Hei Lou Lan then pretended to hesitate, her tone filled with doubt.
Bing Saichuan casually tossed a Gu Insect over.
Hei Lou Lan caught it hastily. She saw that this Seventh Transformation Immortal Gu resembled a black-gold beetle and was quite heavy. For a moment, she could not identify it.
Bing Saichuan explained, "Hei Lou Lan, you possess the Great Strength True Martial Body. Naturally, you should specialize in the Strength Path; your future prospects are certain to be bright and brilliant. You carry the Golden Bloodline; you are inherently a child of the Northern Plains' Longevity Heaven. I trust you will not disappoint me. From now on, strength-path resources will not be lacking for you. Take this powerful Gu; although it is of the Regulation Path, I feel it is exceptionally suited to you."